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In anal fissure, did anus became red and swollen which make sphincter tight and did reddish(painless) spread to whole sphincter? or this is infection

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

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Could be. : But other things can cause those findings also. Best to have someone look at it and they can help you diagnose it.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/18/2017

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A member asked:

In anal fissure, did anus became red and swollen which make sphincter tight and did reddish(painless) spread to whole sphincter? or this is infection

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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