I have constant discharge of a gooey pus from the residual portion of my rectum. It’s a pain in the butt - but not really - no pain, just messy. I would like to know what others of you do about it.
Faybay
Jun 22, 2018 3:40 am
Bill
Jun 22, 2018 5:12 am
In the early days, when it was excessive and disgusting in both smell and consistency I used to irrigate it. After a year or so it became clearer and less smelly so I manage it with incontinence pads. However, they don't absorb it immediately like they might with a liquid, so I have to have a tissue wedged up my backside to slow the flow sufficiently for the inco-pad to do it's job.
I hope this is helpful
Besrt wishes
Bill
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luv2golf
Jun 25, 2018 4:56 am
I had that when I had temporary colostomy and I hated it. I ended up having it made permanent 6 months later and at that time, they removed my rectum. The best decision I have ever made with my health. I was worrying enough about leakage and smell. I didn’t need the added stress of mucus discharge coming out of my ass. I have had a permanent colostomy for 29 years now, I still have issues with skin problems and output, but I have very few issues overall compared to some people I have talked to.
Good luck-Lisa
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Teri
Jul 02, 2018 2:21 am
I have had my ileostomy for 2 years now. I still have my rectum. But I don't have a discharge. What I get is a feeling that something is "in my rectum" so I take warm water and a baby bulb syringe, and use it like an enema. After that I'm fine for a few days. But now I was wondering , will it get to the point that it leaks out, like a lot of you are saying?