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Can Constant Contipation Cause A Little Looseness In The External Anal Sphincter ?

are some people born with less puckerness around their anus than other people? also could constant contipation cause a little looseness in the external anal sphincter?
Sat, 28 Jan 2012
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,thanks for query.The anal sphincter tone is more or less same in every individual.Prolonged constipation can lead to weakness of the external sphincter in some cases and may lead to development of piles also.bye.
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Dermatologist Dr. Gaurav Patel's  Response
hi
puckerness is due to external anal sphincter .
it is natural that every person has different size and shape so pluckerness also vary.
constant constipation cause tightness of the sphincter and not looseness.
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Can Constant Contipation Cause A Little Looseness In The External Anal Sphincter ?

Hi,thanks for query.The anal sphincter tone is more or less same in every individual.Prolonged constipation can lead to weakness of the external sphincter in some cases and may lead to development of piles also.bye.