Anal fissure

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anorectal disorder

Facts

• An anal fissure is a tear or split in the lining of the anus (anal mucosa).
• An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anus, frequently caused by constipation, diarrhea or inflammation of the anorectal area.
• An anal fissure is a simple mechanical problem and does not "turn to cancer".
• An anal fissure is a small tear of the skin of the anus.
• The most common symptoms of anal fissures are extreme pain during defecation and red blood streaking the stool.
• Treatments are usually non-surgical but in the chronic persistent cases, surgery may be needed.

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