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What Causes Persistent Blood In Urine Post Urostomy?
Question: Hi!
I had bladder cancer diagnosed 14 years ago. Had a urostomy (sp) and wear the flange and bag appliances. In the last week, I've noticed a lot of bleeding and often clots in varying sizes in my urine bag. When I changed the bag, I noticed a separation from stoma and stomach where most bleeding seemed to be. I called my dr and he said it was normal and would heal itself. But I am concerned about the clots as it has never before happened as the slight bleeding whenever I changed my appliance. Please advise.
I had bladder cancer diagnosed 14 years ago. Had a urostomy (sp) and wear the flange and bag appliances. In the last week, I've noticed a lot of bleeding and often clots in varying sizes in my urine bag. When I changed the bag, I noticed a separation from stoma and stomach where most bleeding seemed to be. I called my dr and he said it was normal and would heal itself. But I am concerned about the clots as it has never before happened as the slight bleeding whenever I changed my appliance. Please advise.
Brief Answer:
Blood and clots in bag is abnormal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i fully share your concern.
The excessive bleeding and clots in the bag, is not normal.
You need to have a follow-up examination with your Urologist.
The stoma may need to be revised, after it's examined.
Your check-up will include, a CT-IVU scan, after getting certain tests done.
Blood routine,BT,CT,PT,platelets,creatinine,sugar and LFT will mneed to be done.
After seeing all the reports,your Urologist can advise proper treatment.
You're welcome to send the reports here, for an expert opinion.
If satisfied with this answer,you may close thie question and send your opinion, to the site.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Blood and clots in bag is abnormal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i fully share your concern.
The excessive bleeding and clots in the bag, is not normal.
You need to have a follow-up examination with your Urologist.
The stoma may need to be revised, after it's examined.
Your check-up will include, a CT-IVU scan, after getting certain tests done.
Blood routine,BT,CT,PT,platelets,creatinine,sugar and LFT will mneed to be done.
After seeing all the reports,your Urologist can advise proper treatment.
You're welcome to send the reports here, for an expert opinion.
If satisfied with this answer,you may close thie question and send your opinion, to the site.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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