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I do not have feacel incontence or any bowel problems . i have stretchy skin though . but why is my spincher muscle so easy to stretch ?
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?Constipated in past: May have had very large hard stools in past even back in childhood. There is also a wide spectrum of normal sphincter tightness. Can be from pregnancy ; childbirth in postpartum (after having had baby/ies) women.
Answered 1/29/2014
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