Poop question

michellew

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Posted 3/8/2011 12:58 PM (GMT 0)

I have to ask this, cause I can't keep wracking my brain to figure out exactly why.
When I have a BM, my stool is narrow - and strangely enough, triangular in shape. Do you think this is from a stricture or narrowing in the intestine or hemmroids? I have a GI appointment next week and would love to have a little bit more knowledge when I go.

Thanks in advance!

Michelle

XtraOrdinaryGuy

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Posted 3/8/2011 3:24 PM (GMT 0)

I have the same issue so I'll be curious to read other responses because I haven't figured out what's going on either.

auburtica

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Posted 3/8/2011 3:45 PM (GMT 0)

Hi,

Sometimes, a thin stool might be caused by an inflammation a bit higher in the colon. When it is inflamed, the colon narrows. But ask your doctor, he is the expert on this.

Best,
R

songlady

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Posted 3/8/2011 5:47 PM (GMT 0)

It's happened to me from time to time over the years, and I've assumed it's because some of the tissue is inflamed. Are you having any other symptoms?
My old GI used to say, "if you're not having any other symptoms, don't worry..." but now if I have anything unusual I take more probiotics and increase the rectal meds.

quincy

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Posted 3/8/2011 5:59 PM (GMT 0)

it's either inflammation or tight sphincter from IBS or could be a slightly inflamed hemmie or inflamed anus. If you're flaring, however....it could be one or all...

I've had that...and I can never get the picture of those piping bag shapes out of my mind..lol. Too many cake decorating shows on TV bringing back those memories..sigh.

ARe you flaring? and are you on rectal meds?

The shape wouldn't be from the colon, it would be from the rectum or anus..

q

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