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Can pelvic floor dysfunction from pregnancy cause issues w constipation & ribbon like stool? when constipated for few days stool is round and large but other times it's ribbon shaped. had constipation issues prior to pregnancy. asked dr for evaluatio?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pregnancy changes many things about a woman's body. Stool consistency can be one of them. If you previously enjoyed firmer, formed stool and that has changed after pregnancy, it could have any number of causes including: bacterial overgrowth, sphincter dysfunction, new sensitivity to certain foods, new onset irritable bowel syndrome. Follow up with Dr for evaluation.

Answered 8/4/2021

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