Anal fissure (patient information)
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What is an Anal fissure?
An anal fissure is a small split or tear in the thin moist tissue (mucosa) lining the lower rectum (anus).
What are the symptoms of an Anal fissure?
What are the causes of an Anal fissure?
Who is at risk for Anal fissure's ?
How to know you have an Anal fissure?
When to seek urgent medical care
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for an Anal fissure
Directions to Hospitals Treating an Anal fissure