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Top of the page Anal Fissure Topic OverviewWhat is an anal fissure? An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anal canal) that causes pain during bowel movements. Anal fissures don't lead to more serious problems. Most anal fissures heal with home treatment after a few days or weeks. These are called short-term (acute) anal fissures. If you have an anal

Anal fissure is a common clinical problem in children and is defined as a longitudinal tear in the anal canal. The typical presentation is painful defecation and rectal bleeding. The etiology of anal fissure is unknown, but passage of hard stools and increased internal anal sphincter pressure are co …

Anal fissures are tears or cracks in the anus. Fissures result from stretching the anal mucosa beyond its normal capacity.

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Medical information on anal fissures from Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Anal fissures can be common in children with constipation. Both conditions are treated with expert care at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health.

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An anal fissure is a cut or tear in the lining of the anus.

An anal fissure is a shallow tear or cracks in the skin at the opening of the anus. More than 90% of children with blood in their stools have an anal fissure. Call our office during regular hours if the bleeding increases in amount.

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