Gastroenterologist Questions

Indentation in poop

There was an indent along my whole poop, and only one side. I just got a colonoscopy in March it was normal. I did have a anal fissure but that was it. I do experience constipation sometimes.

Female | 27 years old
Complaint duration: 3-4 days
Medications: Just finished doxycycline
Conditions: None

1 Answer

An anal fissure often results in an anal papilla, which is some raised benign tissue in the anal canal. There is no way you would know if you had a papilla because it can only be seen during an exam such as an anoscopy or colonoscopy. The papilla can leave an indentation on the stool.