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An anal fissure is a small split or tear in the anal mucosa that may cause painful bowel movements and bleeding. There may be blood on the outside of the stool or on the toilet tissue following a bowel movement.
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Symptoms
Pain while having a bowel movement; Blood on the surface of stool (not mixed in with stool; Blood on toilet tissue or w...
Causes
Anal fissures are extremely common in young infants but may occur at any age. Studies suggest 80% of infants will have ...
Treatments
Stool softeners; Dietary adjustment (addition of bulk - substances that absorb water while in the intestinal tract; Cle...
Complications
Occasionally, a fissure becomes chronic and will not heal. Chronic fissures may require minor surgery to relax the sphi...
Prevention
To prevent anal fissures in infants, be sure to change diapers frequently. To prevent fissures at any age: Keep the ana...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms associated with anal fissure are present, or if the fissure does not heal ap...
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