Fissure: Anal fissures are cuts, caused by increased pressure on the rectum, constipation, trauma, or hemorrhoids themselves. Since anal and rectal cancer can act the same way, see a board certified gastroenterologist.
Answered 12/24/2014
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Cause and rx: Usually caused by pushing at stool.Increasing fiber in the diet cause more normal bms without pushing..I wouldtry it.
Answered 2/2/2017
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They don't: Anal fissures do not become hemorrhoids. Fissures are tears, hemorrhoids are dilated veins.
Answered 8/5/2014
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