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If chronic diarrhea causes anal fissure, why do breastfed babies not have anal fissure even though their poop is usually diarrhea?
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Feeds/poops: Their small frequent feedings also consist of a blend of nutrients that are well metabolized. This leaves little volume behind to pass when time comes. Older kids/adults ingest material that leaves behind a greater volume of debris & this will need to pass as such. More debris at greater volume in a speedy exit can easily trigger a fissure.
Answered 4/12/2018
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