Symptoms and Treatment of Anal Fissure


Anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anus called anal mucosa. Rectal mucosa is frequently injured during defecation. Tear in the anus may occur in acute or chronic. Consequently bright red bleeding and intense pain arises when defecating. Therefore, it is often confused with hemorrhoids.
When a crack is present, the mucosa of the anus will open each time stretched to allow defecation. This happens constantly hindering healing naturally. It also can leave scarring. Most chronic gap in the middle of the back of the anus. We must distinguish between the cracks many chronic disorders, including cancer, primary lesions of syphilis, tuberculosis and ulceration associated with Crohn's disease.

symptom
The most common symptom is pain during and after defecation. Often times people will see the red blood on toilet paper or dripping into the toilet after a bowel movement. Because of a painful bowel movement, many people complain of constipation.
Treatment and Care
Typically, anal fissures can be prevented by making bowel movements tertaur. High fiber diet and taking stool softeners can help people cope with the problem.
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