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Old 07-18-2005, 03:22 PM   #1
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Is this normal to be able to feel?

Ok, all I want to know if this is a normal thing to be able to feel. Don't try to diagnose it or anything, just if this is normal.

I am able to feel the end of my colon coming through my anus. It isn't major, but I can still feel it. Now, is that normal? Should I be able to feel my colon without sticking my finger in my anus? Is it normal to feel your colon in your normal state between your "inner cheeks"? Or should you only feel skin, and no colon, if your not going to the bathroom?

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Old 07-19-2005, 12:59 PM   #2
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Re: Is this normal to be able to feel?

Hmmm...if the area is inflamed by whatever, you would feel it. Maybe you're just feeling the anus...which does have nerve endings and is inside the body as well. I can feel it sometimes after I have a bm...or if I haven't completed a bm.

If I really focus as I'm walking, I can feel it...but I'm kind of focussed on that area anyway since I have UC, hemorrhoid and fissure.

I think I'm normal... (well, fairly normal).

Is this what you might mean?

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Re: Is this normal to be able to feel?

I mean should one be able to feel it with there fingers, without going inside the body. Meaning, if you just rubbed the inside of your anus with your finger, should you only feel skin, or should one be able to feel there colon? Colon being part of the intestines, or feel something similar to it?

Also, if one squats down, should one be able to feel the colon or end part of the intestines sticking out, or should one only feel skin, or at least not be able to feel the colon protruding out?

 
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Re: Is this normal to be able to feel?

It's probably the anus you see/feel. It's gathered together, so to say, and with a finger it would feel smooth but maybe a bit bumpy considering the "puckers". As well, internal hemorrhoids are formed at the anus (inside the anus), and that's what you might be feeling.

As you squat, the anus would stretch a bit and kind of unfold and you would see a bit of that, especially if it's inflamed a bit, as well, you would see a hemorrhoid protrude a bit.

You should only feel skin or the most outermost part of the anus when it's folded inward and tightest...you would start to see and feel the inside of the anus if pressure is put on it from inward (pushing) and it's forced a bit outward.

There is a disorder called prolapsed rectum where the rectum has fallen into the anal canal and is pushed out during a bm or possibly when squating. I know you didn't want diagnosis...but that is a possiblity as well.

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Re: Is this normal to be able to feel?

Yes, I have always thought it was a minimal amount of anal prolapse. But doctors can't see it if I simply bend over a table to get checked, because my "crack" and butt is kind of hairy, and any prolapse would be hidden.

What I feel when I am in my normal state is still my rectum, or anus, whatever it is called. You state I shouldn't feel anything. I do feel it, so that isn't normal is it?

I am going back to the gastrologist some time. He did the camera test to check up my intestines, and found nothing, just as I expected. My problem isn't in my instestine, it is in the area where the large intestine ends, where the sphincter, anus, and rectum is. He didn't really check that at all. This is insane to get this problem fixed. He basically told me after the test to take metamusal pills, just because, and gave me picture, and said I was a great pacient, while never addressing what to do for my problem. He did take some sample, cut away from my intestine, to check for it, and also asked for a poop sample, not about my problem, but to check for something in my stomach. I told him I took nexium for a very minor case of acid reflux disease, and now he wants to check for bugs. Don't check for bugs, FIX MY PROBLEM is what I'm thinking.

Anyways, here is a list of my symptoms, and will give a list to the doctor to fix, and each I will make sure are addressed:

-A feeling of rectal prolapse.

-Leakage occuring, passive, no control over it. Leakage consists of some liquid that smells like feces.

-Problem holding back gas, I link to also problem with this passive leakage. Beano has fixed the gas problem though.

There is always a solution to a problem, and he will address all of these problems, and fix them, I will make sure he doesn't blow me off.

Anyways, if you see anything, or would like to comment on my symptoms, please do, please give me some information on this situation.

 
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