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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Anal Fissures?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Fissure<\/a><\/li>
Suggested Home Remedies for Fissure<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDo you experience pain or bleeding when passing a bowel movement? Or a burning sensation that can last for quite some time? If you answered yes, you might be suffering from an anal fissure. The chances of developing anal fissures decrease with age, especially after 65 ^{1<\/sup><\/a>. However, it is a common problem in children younger than a year as well. Adults may develop anal fissures mainly due to constipation or loose stools. They can affect both men and women, and are particularly common in women after childbirth. Many anal fissures improve on their own without treatment}^{2<\/sup><\/a>. But if you feel you may have fissures that are not resolving or are giving you a lot of trouble, reach out to your healthcare provider to get the necessary diagnosis and treatment. You can follow simple home remedies listed below to relieve the symptoms of a fissure and use them for anal fissure self-care.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
Anal fissures are a common condition, and doctors can often help manage them with medications and advice. If you experience anal fissure symptoms, don\u2019t delay seeking medical care due to embarrassment, as timely treatment can ease discomfort and support healing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What Causes Anal Fissures?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAn anal fissure is a crack or a tear in the lining of the anus, the last portion of the large intestine. Constipation is the most common cause of anal fissure, as the passage of a large or hard stool can tear the anal lining ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
Other causes of an anal fissure include\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Chronic loose motions\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Childbirth ^{2<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn\u2019s disease or ulcerative colitis ^{3<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Tight anal sphincter muscles ^{2<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Sexually transmitted infections, for example, syphilis and herpes\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Tuberculosis\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Anal cancer ^{3<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Reduced blood flow in the anus ^{2<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
HIV\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Receptive anal intercourse\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Trauma\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Anorectal surgery\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leukaemia ^{3<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Symptoms of Fissure<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>