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Can nerves in the anus be damaged by a fissure? fissure seems to be healed but i sometimes feel a twitch or discomfort in the area. maybe due to spasm
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Anal fissure: Yes, that is possible, especially if the fissure was deep.
Answered 2/13/2014
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