Like other injuries, the signs that an anal fissure is healing are when it no longer bleeds or causes pain and when the wound starts to close. Anal fissures may heal at different rates depending on ...

A digital rectal exam, which may be painful, may be needed if a definitive diagnosis of anal fissures cannot be made based on a patient’s history. 1 Anoscopy, which also may be painful, can be used to ...

Chronic anal fissures are tears in the tissue of the anal canal that last for more than 8 weeks. Unlike acute fissures that often heal on their own, chronic anal fissures require medical treatment.

It is important to pat attention to your diet when dealing with anal fissures (Photo: Courtesy) Anal fissures are an issue that affects people across all ages. It can be defined as a cut or tear on ...

Skin fissures are cracks in the skin that form due to intense dryness and thickened skin. Doctors may recommend different treatment techniques depending on whether the fissures are shallow or deep. In ...

If you have Crohn’s disease, you know that day-to-day life can be challenging. But besides the condition itself, there are other complications that can literally be a pain in the butt. These are ...