It can: Diversion colitis, or symptoms in the remaining rectal stump, can be variable from none, to severe rectal pain, bleeding, fistula and infection. Diagnosis and treatment will benefit you. Hopefully you will become a candidate to get your bowel reconnected. Be well.
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