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Please help! what is the difference between anal fissure/ fistula and hemorrhoid?
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Different: Hemorroid--engorged blood hemorrhoidal blood vessel fistula--connection between anal skin and inside your anus or rectum fissure--skin tear.
Answered 11/27/2017
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