Hi there, I'm a newbie. I saw blood in my output today, but I'm hoping it came from my stoma. I'm currently waiting to have a colonoscopy. I'm a bit worried about that also. Anyone else freak out about this?
Lizzy54
Jul 12, 2025 8:46 am
AlexT
Jul 12, 2025 8:51 am
If you bump it enough, it will bleed, and it'll surprise you when you first see it.
Lizzy54
Jul 12, 2025 9:25 am
Thanks, Alex. I was more concerned about seeing the blood in my output; I wasn't sure if it came from my stoma or internal.
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Jul 12, 2025 10:30 am
The first time my stoma started to bleed was an accidental swipe with my fingernail!
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eefyjig
Jul 12, 2025 12:40 pm
Lizzy, the best way to find out if it was from an accidental bump or swipe of your stoma is to change your bag and see if you still see blood. I had a consistent bleeding spot on my stoma a few months ago, and it was not from bumping it, but it did go away. Definitely ask about it at your colonoscopy for peace of mind.
infinitycastle52777
Jul 12, 2025 3:20 pm
Stomas are very vascular; they will bleed if you rub them, bump them, or scratch them in any way. If you are seeing a lot of blood in your output, though, that can be a bad sign, and you need to seek medical attention. There shouldn't be a big accumulation of blood in your bag.