An anal fissure is a tear in the anus or anal canal lining. Pain during or after a bowel movement is one indicator of an anal fissure. This article discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, including surgery.

What is the definition of an anal fissure?

An anal fissure is actually a tear in the anus or anal canal lining (the opening through which stool passes out of the body). It's possible that the fissure will leak and cause pain.

An anal fissure can be caused by a number of factors. Trauma to the anus and anal canal can result in anal fissures. One or more of the following factors may contribute to the trauma:

Constipation that is chronic (long-term)
Straining to have a bowel movement, particularly if the stool is big, hard, and/or dry
Diarrhea that lasts for a long time
Anal stretch, anal sex

Other than trauma, there are a variety of causes:

Constipation has been a problem for a long time
Anal sphincter muscles that are too tight or spastic (muscles that control the closing of the anus)
Anorectal scarring is a type of anorectal scarring that occurs when the anorectal
Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis are examples of underlying medical conditions.
Blood flow to the anorectal region is reduced.
Young children and mothers following childbirth are also prone to anal fissures

How can you know if you have an anal fissure?

The following are signs and symptoms of an anal fissure:

Pain that lasts for hours following a bowel movement.
Constipation
Blood on the stool's exterior surface
On toilet tissue or wipes, there is blood.
The anus, or anal canal, has a noticeable crack or rip.
Itching and burning that could be painful
Urinary discomfort, frequent urination, or inability to urinate

Before recommending surgery, your doctor will re-examine you and may order more tests to figure out why earlier therapies have failed to fix the fissure. The majority of cases with anal fissures heal without the need for surgery. Surgery is required for Chronic Anal Fissures and, in rare circumstances, some Acute Anal Fissures that do not respond to conventional treatment.

Anal fissure treatment is performed by doctors that are properly certified and well-respected. You can go to the doctor with the highest Google rating and the most years of experience.