What are the common symptoms of a anal fissure?

Pain, constipation: Excruciating pain with bowel movement is the most common symptom. Pain will also last for several hours after the bowel movement. In severe cases the patient is afraid to defecate because the act will precipitate pain. Constipation and narrow stool are also the result of pain and spasm of the internal sphincter muscle. Bleeding usually minimal.

You will know it : If you have it you will know , severe anal pain unable to evacuate , then constipation , occasional bleeding after defecation, tender spot with skin tag at tail bone area , always need to make sure nothing serious like cancer of anal areas ny visiting your doctor.