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What is an anal fissure?<\/h2>\n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTVCbHdwdG9jJTVE[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
What is an anal fissure?<\/h2>\nAn anal fissure is a benign tear in the walls of the anus. The fissure can be painful and may bleed.<\/p>\n
Typically, your doctor can diagnose an anal fissure through a visual examination of the anus or a gentle examination with a fingertip.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_cta h2=”Book an Appointment” add_button=”right” btn_title=”CONTACT HERE” btn_color=”mulled-wine” btn_i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-phone-alt” btn_add_icon=”true” btn_link=”url:tel%3A2102919687|||” css=”.vc_custom_1727686996869{padding-left: 50px !important;}”][\/vc_cta][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
An anal fissure can be caused by trauma to the anus and anal canal. The cause of the trauma may be one or more of the following:<\/p>\n
Anal fissures are also common in women after childbirth and in infants.<\/p>\n
Anal fissures can occur in anyone at any age. Generally, the likelihood of an anal fissure decreases with age. However, people who have a history of fissures are more likely to experience them in the future.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_cta h2=”Book an Appointment” add_button=”right” btn_title=”CONTACT HERE” btn_color=”mulled-wine” btn_i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-phone-alt” btn_add_icon=”true” btn_link=”url:tel%3A2102919687|||” css=”.vc_custom_1727687067282{padding-left: 50px !important;}”][\/vc_cta][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
The goal of treatment is to reduce pressure in the anal canal by softening the stool and alleviating discomfort and bleeding. Conservative treatments are tried first and include one or more of the following:<\/p>\n
The conservative practices mentioned above heal the fissure (80 to 90 percent) within several weeks to a few months. However, when treatments fail and the fissure persists or recurs, other measures should be tried, including:<\/p>\n
Before surgery, your doctor will reassess you and may conduct other tests to determine why other treatments have failed to heal the fissure.<\/p>\n
Some of the reasons a fissure may fail to heal include scarring or muscle spasms of the internal anal sphincter muscle. Surgery usually involves making an incision in a small section of the internal anal sphincter. This reduces pain and spasms, allowing the fissure to heal. The incision made in the muscle rarely results in a loss of bowel control. Surgery can usually be performed on an outpatient basis. Pain is relieved after a few days, and complete healing occurs within a few weeks.<\/p>\n
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