An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anal canal. It often occurs after the passage of a hard bowel movement.
An anal fissure typically causes pain, especially with a bowel movement. Sometimes, bleeding occurs as well.
An anal fissure can be seen by a doctor on a visual exam of the anal region or can sometimes be felt by the doctor on an exam if it is not visible. If the fissure is touched, it will usually be painful. Sometimes an endoscope (see above) is used to look inside the anal canal a very short distance to see how far the tear extends.
Since anal fissures often result from the passage of hard bowel movements, keeping the stools soft and bulky (with fiber supplements) may help prevent them from occurring in the first place.
Most anal fissures will heal on their own within a few weeks if the stools are kept soft (possibly with stool softeners, and fiber supplements) and the area is not repeatedly re-injured.
For further information
Copyright @ Medsev. Designed By HiBootstrap