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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Amandeep Singh M.D.[2]

Overview

The common risk factors for anal fissure include people with chronic constipation, frequent diarrhea, anal trauma, labor complication to the mother, Crohn's disease. Less common risk factors include infants, elderly adults, and people having HIV.

Risk Factors

Common Risk Factors

• Common risk factors in the development of anal fissure include:
  • Chronic constipation
  • Frequent diarrhea
  • Anal trauma
  • Women who just gave birth
  • People with Crohn's disease

Less Common Risk Factors

• Less common risk factors in the development of anal fissure include:
  • Infants
  • Elderly adults
  • HIV

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