CONDITIONS

Anal Fissures

These are small tears or cracks in the lining of the anal canal that can cause pain and bleeding during bowel movements.

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  • Intense pain during and after bowel movements
  • Anal bleeding
  • Itching
  • Muscle spasms of the anal sphincter
  • Physical examination
  • Additional tests like a sigmoidoscopy may sometimes be needed
  • Infections
  • Chronic fissures
  • Abscesses
  • Sitz baths
  • Topical creams
  • High-fiber diet changes
  • Surgery in persistent cases
  • Persistent rectal bleeding
  • Severe pain not improving with treatment
  • Fever

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