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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New ostomate, we’ve all gone through feeling low and depressed over your ostomy.
This is a pretty open group. Right now, in summer, it’s a low response time—lots of family things going on. If you need something, call out. Someone dealing with your situation will post something sooner or later.
It’s just that time of year.
Take care, and good luck.
Remdog
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.