Anal Fissure
An anal fissure is a small tear or split in the moist tissue that covers the anus. Anal fissures typically occur with the passing of large, hard stools. 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 fissure that hasn't healed after 8 to 12 weeks, it is considered a long-term (chronic) fissure. A chronic fissure may need medical treatment.
Pain during defecation
Lasting several minutes to hours afterwards
Severe
common
Skin cut at the anus
or Skin bump
At anus
common
Bleeding from anus
common
Burning sensation around anus after passing stool
or Itchy skin
Around the anus
common
Straining
Chronic
or Diarrhea
For 2 weeks or more
or Chronic constipation
History of anal surgery
Low fiber consumption
Postpartum
Inflammation of the colon
If you have Anal Fissure, then a visit to a family medicine specialist is recommended.
Contact a
Family medicine specialist
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