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How is a fissure generally diagnosed?
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Symptoms or exam: Classic symptoms of an anal fissure include bleeding and painful bowel movements especially after straining. A fissure can typically be diagnosed on rectal exam. Your provider should use both lubricant and Lidocaine for the exam as it can be painful.
Answered 12/15/2016
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Clinical ; exam: The most common description is if one is "passing shards of glass". Usually a physician can identify telltale signs of an anal fissure on a gentle but close exam.
Answered 11/28/2017
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