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One of my 60 years old friend has annal fissure disease, he is so much worried. is this disease easily curable and what are its happening causes pls.

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Yes easy to cure: Anal fissure is due to chronic constipation.A local rectal ointment like anusol hc used 2-3 times a day will help.Most important make sure you give him a stool softener and see he does not get constipated.

Answered 10/6/2014

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