Fissure
What is Fissure ?
An anal fissure is a small tear or crack in the lining of the anus.
Causes of Fissure
Passing large or hard stools, straining during childbirth or experiencing bouts of diarhea are the most observed causes of fissure. Besides these there are some other common causes are:
- Crohnʼs disease or another inflammatory bowel disease
- Decreased blood flow to the anorectal area
- Overly tight or spastic anal sphincter muscles
- Anal cancer
- HIV
- Tuberculosis
- Syphilis
- Herpes
Signs and Symptoms of Fissure
An anal fissure may cause one or more of the following symptoms:
- Visible tear in the skin around the anus
- Skin tag or small lump of skin, next to the tear
- Sharp pain in the anal area during bowel movements
- Streaks of blood on stools or on tissue paper after wiping
- Burning or itching in the anal area
