An anal fissure is a tear along the anal canal. It can cause a considerable amount of pain when one has a bowel movement. Some causes of anal fissures include constipation and anal instrumentation.

Symptoms of anal fissure:

• Anal pain
• Rectal bleeding
• Anal swelling

An anal fissures can mimic often anal disease. You will need a physical examination by a performance to determine if you have anal tissue.

A fissure is initially treated with medications, cream, sitz baths, and a high-fiber diet. If the fissure fails to heal despite this, surgery may be required. Our surgeons are experienced in the medical and surgical management of anal fissures.

To learn more, contact us today at The Woodlands Colon and Rectal Associates for more information. We serve patients from Cypress TX, The Woodlands TX, Shenandoah TX, Rose Hill TX, Conroe TX, Louetta TX, Tomball TX, Hockley TX, Montgomery TX, Cleveland TX, Houston TX, Kingwood TX, and Humble TX, Willis TX, and BEYOND.