Could anyone tell me if one of the symptoms of outlet narrowing is an occasional intense pressure like feeling in the anus/lower pouch?
I'm noticing I get hit with this intense pressure several times a day which if I'm walking causes extreme discomfort and forces me to cross my legs to try and cope with it. Not good for quality of life at all. I thought it was Anismus but now I think it might be narrowing of my outlet. I'm also struggling to fully empty the pouch.
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Could be. The most common type of outlet narrowing is anal stricture at the suture line. The scar can contract over time, narrowing the opening. It leads to incomplete emptying and pouchitis from fecal retention. Has it been a while since you've seen your surgeon or GI?
Jan 
TomU posted:Could anyone tell me if one of the symptoms of outlet narrowing is an occasional intense pressure like feeling in the anus/lower pouch?
I'm noticing I get hit with this intense pressure several times a day which if I'm walking causes extreme discomfort and forces me to cross my legs to try and cope with it. Not good for quality of life at all. I thought it was Anismus but now I think it might be narrowing of my outlet. I'm also struggling to fully empty the pouch.
I would sometimes get that but it was caused from intense gas. I didn't have the issue of emptying though
