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What Causes Passing Blood Clots From Rectum Long After Having A Ileostomy?
I have had flu like symptoms for over two and one half days now. I m also a cancer survivor from 2012 and I have an ileostomy. Now all of a sudden I ve been experiencing heavy cramping in my abdomen and when I use the bathroom I have several small blood clots passing from my rectum. What is causing that?
Mon, 20 May 2019
Hello,
Heavy cramping in abdomen and passage of blood clots per rectum could occur as a complication of ileostomy.
Since you are a cancer survivor I suggest you get a colonoscopy to look for any evidence of new growth.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Heavy cramping in abdomen and passage of blood clots per rectum could occur as a complication of ileostomy.
Since you are a cancer survivor I suggest you get a colonoscopy to look for any evidence of new growth.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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