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Anal fissure has gotten worse. a lot of mucus, thick and white. also, stools have have loads of blood, not a smear, like a teaspoon? what's happening

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Anal fissure: Anal fissure may sometimes be the forerunner of crohns disease. Check with a gastroenterologist. He may want to perform a colonoscopy to rule out crohns disease.

Answered 6/23/2013

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A member asked:

Anal fissure has gotten worse. a lot of mucus, thick and white. also, stools have have loads of blood, not a smear, like a teaspoon? what's happening

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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