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I have been diag with anal fissure and was given rectiv and flagyl. he didnt say i have an infection so why abx? he felt it and it was very sore.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Anal fissure: Your doctor probably felt that you may have an abscess incombination with your fissure

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Answered 7/24/2014

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A member asked:

I have been diag with anal fissure and was given rectiv and flagyl. he didnt say i have an infection so why abx? he felt it and it was very sore.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Munshower and 4 doctors agreed

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