Vithai Piles Hospital

What is an Anal Fissure? An anal fissure is a small tear in a thin, moist tissue (mucosa) that is arranged in the anus. Anal fissure can occur when you pass hard or loose stools during defecation. Anal fissures often cause pain and bleeding in bowel movements. You may also have sputum in the muscle ring at the end of the anus (anal sphincter). Anal fissures are common in young children but can affect people of any age. Symptoms of an Anal Fissure? Visible tear around the skin around the anus Tearing the skin label or small skin next to it Severe pain in the anal area during defecation Blood stains on stool or toilet paper after wiping Hot or itching in the anal area Causes an Anal Fissure? Common causes of anal fissure include: Passing large or hard stools Constipation and tension during defecation Chronic diarrhea Anal sex childbirth Reasons why the anal fissure is less common include: Anal cancer HIV tuberculosis syphilis herpes