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What Is Causing Massive Blood Close Oozing From The Stoma?

My father, aged 55 years old recently went through a surgical procedure as he was detected rectum cancer last year. He now carries a colostomy bag attached to the stoma and is still undergoing chemo therapy.
Recently he has had massive blood clots oozing from the stoma.What could be the reason for it?
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Internal bleeding is possibly leading to it.
2. Clot formation due to bleeding could be the main cause. Immediate evaluation with endoscopy, hemoglobin estimation and if required angiography to identify the site is necessary.
3. Cross matching and keeping the blood ready for transfusion is necessary. Possibly whole blood as it is hemorrhagic bleeding.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Is Causing Massive Blood Close Oozing From The Stoma?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. Internal bleeding is possibly leading to it. 2. Clot formation due to bleeding could be the main cause. Immediate evaluation with endoscopy, hemoglobin estimation and if required angiography to identify the site is necessary. 3. Cross matching and keeping the blood ready for transfusion is necessary. Possibly whole blood as it is hemorrhagic bleeding. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.