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Anal fissure

Definition

An anal fissure is a linear break or tear in the mucosa that lines the anal canal. It may occur when hard or large stools are passed after defecation and typically cause pain and bright red anal bleeding.

Also indexed as

Acute anal fissureAnal fissureChronic anal fissureacute post anal fissureacute post anus fissureacute postanal fissure

Nearby in Fissure or fistula of anal regions