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Anal fissure
An anal fissure is a small tear in the thin, moist tissue (mucosa) that lines the anus. An anal fissure may occur when you pass hard or large stools during a bowel movement.
Anal fissures typically cause pain and bleeding
- Treatment of acute fissure is medical management.
- Treatment of chronic Fissure or anal ulcer is lateral sphincterotomy.
- Closed lateral sphincterotomy is a minimal invasive procedure, patient will be discharged on the day of surgery
Minimal Invasive Proctology
Frequently Asked Questions
An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anus. It often causes sharp pain, bleeding during bowel movements, and discomfort, but is treatable with proper medical care.
Fissures usually occur due to constipation, hard stools, straining, or chronic diarrhea. Less commonly, they may be linked to underlying conditions like Crohn’s disease.
Most heal with medications, stool softeners, dietary changes, and topical ointments. If conservative care fails, minimally invasive procedures or laser surgery provide safe and effective relief.
Surgery is advised when fissures become chronic, cause severe pain, or fail to heal with medicines. Modern minimal invasive procedures ensure faster recovery and minimal discomfort.
A high-fiber diet, good hydration, sitz baths, and avoiding straining during bowel movements greatly help healing and prevent recurrence.
Untreated fissures can become chronic, causing constant pain, repeated bleeding, and severe discomfort with every bowel movement. They may also lead to infection, abscess formation, or even anal stenosis.
