Im taking care of my father in law and when I was cleaning around his stoma there was blood is this normal
nick1628
Dec 19, 2015 3:21 am
Join MeetAnOstoMate with 39,553 members.
Mrs.A
Dec 19, 2015 3:38 am
As long as it is just a little. Mine sometimes shows a small amount when I'm changing. Once I dap some toweling onto it, it stops.
MeetAnOstoMate.org is the only place where people truly understand you. It's because everyone here has an ostomy.
Many come here for advice or to give advice, others have found good friends, and some have even built long-lasting relationships.
Privacy is very important - there are many features only visible to members.
Bill
Dec 19, 2015 8:07 am
Hello Nick. It's as Mrs A. says - if there is only a little it's probably nothing to worry about. Mine is a regular bleeder but it soon stops with a dry wipe. Anyway, thanks for posting your question as it is a useful reminder that some people are in need of someone else to look out for them. Those of us who can manage the condition ourselves are indeed quite fortunate in this regard.
Best wishes Bill
Advertisement
Collin shares his top 3 tips on how to stay hydrated while living with an ostomy.
For more tips and resources, check out our Ostomy Learning Center.
For more tips and resources, check out our Ostomy Learning Center.