Introduction
An anal fissure is a small tear in the
thin, moist tissue (mucosa) that lines the anus. An anal fissure may occur when
you pass hard or large stools during a bowel movement. Anal fissures typically
cause pain and bleeding with bowel movements. You also may experience spasms in
the ring of muscle at the end of your anus (anal sphincter).
An anal fistula is a tubelike entry (tract) from the anal
canal to a gap in the skin close to the rear-end. This may happen after a
rectal medical procedure, after a canker in the rectal territory, or as a
confusion of an entrail infection.
Anal fissures are very common in young
infants but can affect people of any age. Most anal fissures get better with
simple treatments, such as increased fiber intake or sitz baths. Some people
with anal fissures may need medication or, occasionally, surgery.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of an anal fissure include:
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Pain, sometimes severe, during bowel movements
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Pain after bowel movements that can last up to several hours
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Bright red blood on the stool or toilet paper after a bowel movement
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A visible crack in the skin around the anus
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A small lump or skin tag on the skin near the anal fissure
Surgery
If you have a chronic anal fissure that
is resistant to other treatments, or if your symptoms are severe, your doctor may recommend surgery. Doctors usually
perform a procedure called lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS), which
involves cutting a small portion of the anal sphincter muscle to reduce spasm
and pain, and promote healing.
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