why all the mucous?

I have had my colostomy since Jan. I was told that some mucous coming out the rectum was normal. I am having mucous several times a day and it has blood in it. Then occasionally I look and the water is real cloudy. On the TP was some yellow looking crud. Today I'm having a little bit of an ache in the rectum. I do have a fistula there. This is not severe pain like I have had before with it. any ideas? Do you all have mucous like this?

If I can be different I usually am! This is making me a little uneasy tho. Any help would be appreciated!

I ended up at the Gi's yesterday. I am told I have "diversion colitis". Yay it has a name! Seems our rectums need the fatty acids that pass thru with a BM. Apparently my rear is objecting to not getting that. I read it will prob go away upon reconnection.

I had the surgery cause they said my butt needed a break. Now I have another condition from giving it a break. What part of all this makes a bit of sense?

Diversion colitis is pretty common with a bypassed tract of bowel. I use Predsol (prednisolone suppositories) to help. You can also get short chain fatty acid enemas to help it.

Kerry