An anal fissure is the result of trauma to the inner lining of the anus. This usually occurs when a person has very tight anal sphincter muscles or when they suffer from frequent constipation or diarrhea. The trauma causes the mucosa in the anal sphincter to tear, causing “fissure. This is indeed very painful and causes the muscle to spasm, which results in decreased blood flow to the site of the injury which impairs healing. If this happens frequently then the anal fissure takes more time than usual to heal.

Typically, the symptoms of anal fissures include:

• • Severe pain during and after a bowel movement
• • Bright red blood appears on the toilet tissue or stool

Nowadays the treatment has become very simple and can be managed with medication in 90% of the cases. Rest of the cases can be operated with minimal invasive techniques known as Closed Lateral Sphincteromy which gives instant relief and is devoid of any complication in experts hand.

Let's know the difference between Fissure and Hemorrhoid

One of the main differences between anal fissure and hemorrhoids is that an anal fissure cause severe pain. It tends to only show symptoms during bowel movements, while severe grade IV hemorrhoids tend to be uncomfortable round the clock. Without the need for examination this difference in symptoms usually gives a fair idea what condition the patient is suffering from.