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Can an anal fissure caused by chronic constipation heal after 3 years?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Anal fissure.: With proper treatment, an anal fissure should heal a lot quicker that that.

Answered 1/24/2020

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I have 2 anal fissures confirmed by a doctor 1 year ago and I have anal skin tags from them. Sometimes now when I get constipated I feel Ive cut myself from the stool and it starts bleeding. (Is it bcz of the anal fissures that I have or wht?

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My 2 year old was constipated pretty badly. She finally passed a very large bowel movement but she is still in pain. Could it be anal fissures or something else?

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