A 33-year-old member asked:
Is it possible for a child's anus or rectum to be too small and cause him to have trouble with pooping?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Yes- anal stenosis: As the intestine forms, it starts out like a long sausage that eventually forms an open space thru the middle.This gut descends to meet the skin of the outside (a different cell type) & the joining point can be tight or never actually connect. If a gloved little finger can easily enter the bottom, that is not the problem.Discuss the issue with your dr.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Month ago, after straining I'd organ out of anus that resolved in hour. Went to Gyn, she checked rectum with finger and everything was fine. Today, I'd huge poop, so I strained hard and got organ out of anus again. Should I recheck? I've poor diet?
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