Hello everyone, today I got home from the doctor's office. Having black, watery output from my ostomy, I was wondering, as I'm a newbie, should I go to the hospital?
sportzkelz
Apr 12, 2024 9:54 pm
warrior
Apr 12, 2024 10:55 pm
Some more details, please.
For example, how long have you had this stoma? Is it colostomy or ileostomy?
Do you have UC or CD?
Has this black output happened before? What did you eat differently?
The doctor's appointment today? Was it in regards to the output? Or just a follow-up appointment?
You see, the more details you give, the better we all can help.
You are in the right place. Sit tight as others chime in.
I have had watery output as an ileostomy... it comes and goes. Depends on foods... scary stuff indeed... but not knowing how long you have had the experience before, I can't say for sure how to help or advise.
Ileostomies have watery output... fact. Gotta learn to bulk it up though.
There is no such thing here as too much information (TMI)... we can help... just give us what you'd like to share.
Welcome. Good to have you on board.
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Hisbiscus
Apr 13, 2024 1:15 am
Hi,
How long have you had your stoma? If your hospital has a colorectal surgeon on call, you can always call and ask to speak with them and they can advise you. If it worries you, then yes, go ahead and get checked out.
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IGGIE
Apr 13, 2024 1:10 pm
Black normally means old blood. I would get it checked out. If you have had a recent operation done lately, it could be from that. Regards, IGGIE
Mysterious Mose
Apr 13, 2024 5:02 pm
I often have very dark to black output from my ileostomy. This usually occurs while getting rid of breakfast, which contains about 2 1/2 cups of fruit. Of that, a cup and a half are blueberries and blackberries. Other times during the day, things are the normal yellowish/green or some variation thereof. But since I take 2 mg of loperamide a day, liquid output is seldom an issue. The other way around, actually.
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Caz67
Apr 14, 2024 7:11 am
As Warrior said, we need a little more information, please. What did your doctor say about the black liquid stool? What did you eat that day/evening? Is it a one-off or several days? Any pain? Any weight loss post-surgery? Xx
gentlejohn
Apr 14, 2024 2:51 pm
Hydrox cookies and blueberries produce a beautiful black stool. So does blood and bleeding from the GI tract. Pepto-Bismol is famous for causing black stools too. I assume there are no iron tablets too. If food and medicines are not a cause, you need to see your doctor.