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A member asked:

I have an ileostomy mand anal discharge of pink tinged mucous. is this normal? what does it mean? thank you.

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Depends: I would need much more detailed information. Why do you have the ileostomy? Is your colon still present? Is there a rectal stump? Is it an end or loop ileostomy? Rectal discharge of colored mucous can be normal depending on your current anatomy, ; if a diseased rectum is in place there may be more anal discharge.

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Answered 3/26/2014

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