Re: Barium "stone" in rectal stump

On Jul 27, 5:52 pm, "Sean.Osb...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
" <Sean.Osb...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
> About 2 years ago they did a barium enema into my rectal stump to see
> if they had the option of reconnecting my colon.  Apparently all the
> barium did not drain out and has now hardened to a stone like stool
> that will not pass. What can I do to break it up and expel it?  What
> is a good option?

Hi, ileostomate since 1983 here.

Yes, what the other user posted. Go see the doctor.

But I must tell you I was seriously tempted to post the advice from
the constipated mathematician, namely that he worked it out with a
pencil.

(runs for dear life...)