This topic is about noticing a change in the color of stoma output after drinking beetroot juice. The person who experienced this is curious about how long the color change might last and whether it could be a sign of bleeding. They also mentioned drinking V8 vegetable juice right after the beetroot juice. Here are some helpful insights and advice:

1. Drinking beetroot juice or eating pickled beets can commonly cause stoma output to turn red, reddish-brown, or even deep purple. This color change usually clears up within about a day.

2. Other foods and drinks that can cause a similar color change include:
- V8 and other tomato-based juices
- Red Velvet cake
- Cherry Twizzlers, red licorice, and similar dyed candies
- Pickled beets

3. Beetroot can also change the color of urine, but both changes are harmless if there is no pain or discomfort.

4. A key sign of true bleeding is that blood tends to mix differently, creating a distinct staining or consistency, unlike the uniform coloration caused by food dyes.

5. If you experience pain, discomfort, or notice a suspicious consistency, it is advisable to contact a physician.

6. With experience, ostomates learn to anticipate how specific foods affect both the color and thickness of their output.

7. Beetroot juice is nutritious, and there is no need to avoid it solely because of the temporary color change it may cause.