A few things to know about Anal Fissure.

 

An anal fissure is a tear in the skin of the anus. It can affect people of all ages, most commonly in infants and middle-aged adults. The tear can cause severe pain and cause some bleeding during and after a bowel movement. 

In most cases, this condition goes away on its own. However, it would be considered chronic as well as anal fissures lasting more than 6 weeks.

Anal fissures can cause symptoms, such as:
• Visible tears in the skin around the anus
• Sharp pain in the anal area when defecating
• Streaks of blood in the stool burning or itching in the anal area
Causes of Anal Fissure
• Inserting objects into the anus
• Engaging in anal sex
• Have an anal sphincter muscle that is too tight or cramped
• Have inflammatory bowel disease , such as Crohn's disease
• Straining during childbirth or defecating
• Decreased blood flow to the anorectal area

Anal fissures are most common during bowel movements or hard. Chronic constipation or frequent diarrhea can also tear the skin around the anus.

In rare cases, an anal fissure can develop due to:
• Herpes
• Syphilis
• Tuberculosis
• Anal cancer
• HIV

Treating anal fissure at home with:
• Take fiber supplements and eat more fiber foods
• Drink more fluids to stay hydrated and improve digestion
• Use over-the-counter stool softeners
• Applying a topical pain reliever, such as lidocaine, to the anus to relieve discomfort
• Apply nitroglycerin ointment to increase blood flow to the area
If symptoms persist after trying home remedies, we should consult a doctor, who may recommend further treatment.

Most anal fissures will heal without surgical intervention.
An anal fissure is an open wound, so keeping the area clean and dry will help the body's natural healing process.