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My poop come out like ribbons what can be done about it. it happen when i had readiation for my anal cancer few years ago?

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Dr. Neel Karne answered

See Surgeon or GI: This could be related to the radiation you received which can cause a stricture in the anus. This can be treated with dilation but needs to be evaluated by a surgeon or GI doc. You also need to be checked for other causes such as a recurrence of the cancer. See your doctor.

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/30/2014

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A member asked:

My poop come out like ribbons what can be done about it. it happen when i had readiation for my anal cancer few years ago?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Neel Karne answered

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

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