Is it normal to have yellow stool with an ileostomy?

I am 54. I've had my ileostomy for 14 years now. Lately, I've noticed I have a yellow output. Does anyone else have this issue?

My color changes depending on what I eat, and yes, sometimes it is yellow.

I think it's kind of like a mood ring; you would have to look it up on the color spectrum. It's a weird season for me; I'm running a magenta orange.

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Hi Rebeccaflds, I have noticed that if I eat or drink a lot of milk products (milk, ice cream, cheese, etc.), my output is light yellowish in color. You find something similar with babies in their early days when they are mainly being fed with milk.

Apt comparison! 😂

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Sure. What you are seeing is probably bile. I often see a greenish-yellow color in my stool. But with an ileostomy, I would think this is something you would be used to, especially a 14-year veteran. Have you recently increased your fat intake?

Daniel

Usually, my "yellow" output is chicken or eggs... with black pepper flakes :)

So many different colors I've learned to just ignore them - watermelon and beets are a bit frightening though.

Red peppers for me! 😬

I will have a baby ostomy (3 mo), but I have yellow stool consistently when it's liquidy (i.e., I'm not properly hydrated).

I imagine if it's occasional, it probably has to do with a certain food. If it's often, ask your doctor.