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Medical Conditions - Anal Fissure

A cut or tear in the lining of the anus is called anal fissure. It is normally seen in people with chronic constipation. The symptoms include pain during and after a bowel movement, blood in stools, and a visible tear in the skin near the anus.

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Anal Fissure: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Surgery

Struggling with sharp pain or bleeding during bowel movements? Anal fissures are common, often heal with care, but persistent cases need treatment.

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Anal fissures are surgically managed through anal sphincterotomy. This article discusses anal fissures and their management.

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Anal fissures are surgically managed through anal sphincterotomy. This article discusses anal fissures and their management.

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