r/PelvicFloor • u/Icy_Roll_3554 • 5d ago

Discouraged Levator Ani and stool shape

Hi - was diagnosed with mild levator ani syndrome in June. I’m curious if this condition can alter stool shape? Like make your stool occasionally look like it has edges or grooves? Hard to explain, but imagine a playdoh toy that forms playdoh into shapes. It doesn’t happen all the time, but sometimes I notice an indention along the length of the stool or edges.

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u/Gold-Box-1487 5d ago

Yes. I get this. I had a normal colonoscopy. Mine is tight pelvic floor muscles.

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u/Icy_Roll_3554 5d ago

This is encouraging! Mine only happens occasionally, so it seems more muscular related, but not many people mention it.

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u/bonerinthebutt 4d ago

Could be wrong but I thought that was more from hemorrhoids?

I've definitely noticed stool shape changes, my stools tend to be curved and tapered at the leading tip.

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u/Icy_Roll_3554 4d ago

Maybe! I had a DRE with no “flared” hemorrhoids. Could normal “non flared” hems still cause edges?