An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anal canal or anus that may be caused by trauma to the anus and anal canal by chronic constipation, straining to have a bowel movement, prolonged diarrhea, anal sex and anal stretching or insertion of foreign objects into the anus. Anal fissures can be painful and may bleed.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Colon and Rectal Surgery
BMC's colorectal surgeons offer cutting-edge surgical treatments for conditions that affect the colon, rectum, and anus, in coordinating with other specialists.