I've had a continent ileostomy (BCIR) for 22 years (I'm 76 years old). I decided on this option after having a failed J-pouch. In general, it has worked very well for me. I have experienced blood in my stool several times, the last time in February. By the time my GI doc could scope my pouch and do an upper GI exam, the bleeding had stopped. He never found a cause. I am currently experiencing significant bleeding and the soonest I can have my pouch examined is 5 days from now. I am searching for any help I can get. Thanks in advance.
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