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How do you know if you have a fissure fistula or a anal fissure? would my proctologist know what i have?
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Yes: Fistulae usually case infections and painful lumps (abscesses) fissures more commonly cause pain with defecation and some small amount of bleeding. An exam will help your md decide.
Answered 11/17/2020
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