Had a colostomy 5 years ago. Just this week having anal leakage.
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Jul 19, 2022 2:45 pm
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TerryLT
Jul 19, 2022 7:39 pm
Yes, mucus is perfectly normal. Your colon is still producing the lubricant it always did, even though its job is not needed anymore.
Terry
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Past Member
Jul 21, 2022 6:30 am
it could be that your anal muscles aren’t working as well as they used to. if the output that’s leaking is different than your normal ( more blood, larger quantity, odor, change in color/consistency etc) you should have your dr check it. in my case leakage was the first symptom that Crohn’s disease had found it’s way into my stump and I needed treatment to get it under control/reduce leaking.