A member asked:

Anal itching on and off for long time. upon looking i saw a purple area with a tear in it just inside anus. no pain ever just itching. how serious?

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Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Anal fissure: This sounds like an anal fissure or hemmorhoid. If concerned have a GI specialist take a look. In the meantime, over the counter meds such as preparation H may releive the itching. Also increase fiber to combat constipation which contributes to hemmorhoids and fissures,

Answered 8/7/2016

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