Question 1

what causes anal fissures?

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Trauma.: Anal fissures are usually the result of trauma to the inner mucosal lining of the anus. Most commonly this occurs when the anal canal stretches after a hard, dry bowel movement. Other causes of a fissure include diarrhea or inflammatory conditions of the anal area. Less commonly, an anal fissure may result from foreign body insertion or anal intercourse.

Question 2

what causes vaginal fissures

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Various causes: Fissures can be caused by infections like yeast and herpes. Chronic vulvar disorders like lichen sclerosis and lichen simplex chronicus are other causes. Contact dermatitis (allergic reaction) can also cause. See and Obgyn for an accurate diagnosis

Question 3

what causes vaginal fissures most commonly ?

Accepted Answer

Fissure: Some type of mechanical stretch/pressure injury

Question 4

negative for chrohn's. had surgery for fissures but acquiring new ones. what other diseases could cause this?

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Multiple issues: proctitis, cryptitis,, hemorroiditis, anal infections. rectal manipulation/penetration. I suggest anoscopy and colonoscopy. Sitz baths ( 2 lbs Epsom salts in 6 inches warm water ) baths 4x/day and cortisone anal creams.Certainly a GI evalaution and exam.

Question 5

can chronic fissures cause fistula how can i avoid that ?

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Risk increases: With chronic fissures, you would be more at risk to develop a possible fistula than a person without chronic fissures.  Get the fissure treated and controlled, and your risk would decrease of any possible fistula formation.  Other than that, there is not much else you can do.  Be well, best wishes.

Question 6

what is the main cause for feet skin cracking and dryness?

Accepted Answer

Virginal/ruff contac: Skin will comfortably callous over time; too quick will cause additive tears. Cocoanut oil several times a day +slow down.
If this fails after 5 to 8 days, a thorough dermatological exam is a must. From nutrition to exotic infections & syndromes must be considered as well as as a herald of a more general malady. 
   Pls. Don't wait.

Question 7

how much pain can anal fissures cause? i've had them for a while and it's becoming unbearable at times.

Accepted Answer

Can be very severe: Hi,
Sorry to hear you are feeling so poorly. They can be extremely severe. I've had many patients before that told me it's like sitting on a firecracker, hot coal, red hot iron. I've also had patients where they can't even sit down or have periods where they are almost writhing in pain. Hope you can get treated for them soon! Hang in there

Question 8

help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes fissures on your tongue?

Accepted Answer

Fissured tongue: This is usually a variation of normal and requires no treatment other than extra care to keep it clean with a tongue scraper or a tooth brush used on a daily basis. If you have any other problems or questions, you should see an oral surgeon for a consultation.

Question 9

can diarrhea cause anal fissures?

Accepted Answer

No: Anal fissures are almost always caused by constipation or anal distension (such as with anal intercourse or anal manipulation). Fissures can also be associated with hypertonic anal sphincter. The treatment centers around trying not to stretch the anus too much: stool softners, less aggressive sexual practices and sometimes relaxation of the anal sphincter by surgery or Botox injection.

Question 10

does eating chicken cause anal fissures?

Accepted Answer

No,: eating chicken won't cause anal fissures.

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