HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does Yellow Discharge From The Rectum Indicate?

I have had a colostomy since Oct 2016. I was told there would possibly be some discharge in the rectal area in the beginning but that was all. I only experienced a very small amount of clear, mucus. Now for the past week and a half I ve been feeling eager to go to the bathroom via rectal area and have been discharging a lot of a yellowish, thick mucus. Is this normal?
Wed, 8 Aug 2018
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Mucus discharge and altered bowel movements is quite common after colonoscopy. You can take laxatives like Lactulose and take fiber rich diet. If the problem persists for more than one week you have to consult your gastroenterologist and get evaluated. It can be due to sloughed off polyps or diverticulitis.

Wishing you good health.
I find this answer helpful

3 Doctors agree with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does Yellow Discharge From The Rectum Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Mucus discharge and altered bowel movements is quite common after colonoscopy. You can take laxatives like Lactulose and take fiber rich diet. If the problem persists for more than one week you have to consult your gastroenterologist and get evaluated. It can be due to sloughed off polyps or diverticulitis. Wishing you good health.