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I have a tear at the outside anus from few months and its not bleeding,but the size increase n decrease in length if there is constipatn. but not heal?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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Anal Fissure: Stool softeners and Cortizone (hydrocortisone) suppositories may help. See proctologist for Lord's dilitation or lateral sphinctor myotomy

Answered 6/9/2016

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A member asked:

I have a tear at the outside anus from few months and its not bleeding,but the size increase n decrease in length if there is constipatn. but not heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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