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.
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.
Blood in Stools - Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Blood in the stool, known as hematochezia, indicates bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Read the article to know more about blood in the stool.
Perianal Abscesses - Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Perianal abscess is the collection of pus in the tissue around the anus and rectum. Read the article below to know more about perianal abscesses.

Anal Sphincterotomy - An Overview
Anal sphincterotomy is a simple procedure to treat anal sphincters and fissures. Read the article below to know more about the procedure
Surgical Management of Anal Fissures - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Anal fissures are surgically managed through anal sphincterotomy. This article discusses anal fissures and their management.

Anal Fissure - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Anal fissures are surgically managed through anal sphincterotomy. This article discusses anal fissures and their management.

Causes of Bloody Stools in Children - Understanding Hematochezia
Most of the time, bloody stools are harmless, but they can sometimes be a sign of a health problem. Read the article to learn more.
Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy - Indications, Contraindications, Benefits, Procedure, and Complications
Lateral internal sphincterotomy is a simple surgery to treat anal fissures (a tear in the skin around the anus). Read the article to know more.
Nitroglycerin Ointment - Managing Chronic Anal Fissures
Nitroglycerin ointment 0.4 % is an intra-rectal formulation for treating chronic anal fissure pain. Read the article to know more.