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A 33-year-old male asked:
How easy is it for a doctor to see an anal fissure.a month and half+ ago,i was told by my pcp i had a mild one.last night doc said none, and no ext. h?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
They heal: They are visible with very little effort and can heal within a few days to a week or so.
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