What does the stoma look like?
A. Stomas are very rarely perfectly round in shape, so don’t worry if yours is not as round as you think it should be. Have a look at the Stoma Picture Gallery. You’ll understand there is no such thing as a perfect stoma. back to top Q. Help! My stoma’s bleeding! A. The lining on your stoma is very much like the lining on the inside of your cheeks. There are many blood vessels there which are close to the surface. This is why it tends to bleed so easily when, for example, you accidently rub a towel across it. A small amount of bleeding is normal and nothing to be worried about. If, however, you have an excessive amount of bleeding from your stoma, then it’s time for a trip to your doctor or ET.
