ANAL FISSURES
Anal fissures are the small tears formed in the anal lining. They are also known as anal ulcers. An anal fissure causes a lot of pain and bleeding during bowel movements. Usually, a fissure heals on its own once the precipitating cause is controlled in a few days time. Rarely surgery may be needed in non-responders or very tight fissures
CAUSES OF ANAL FISSURES
- Chronic constipation / Hard stools
- Strained childbirth or violent Spells of Diarrhea
- Other rare causes – anal cancer, HIV, tuberculosis or herpes.
SYMPTOMS OF ANAL FISSURES
An anal fissure has quite a lot of symptoms for you to understand what you are suffering from:
- Visible tear around the anal region.
- A small lump of the skin (skin tag) may form next to the tear.
- Sharp pain in the anal region during defecation
- Spots of blood on the stool passed.
- Burning or an itching sensation in the anal region.
DR. MAYANK JAIN
Dr Mayank Jain is very renowned and highly experienced Laparoscopic & Minimal Access Surgeon in Agra.
