An anal fissure is a tear along the anal canal. It can cause 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

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

A fissure are 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.