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I have anal fissure. does does usually get worse with pregnancy like piles?

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Anal fissure: An anal fissure is caused by a tear in the mucosal layer of the rectum which does not heal. Use special efforts to avoid constipation in pregnancy, so the fissure does not become worse.

Answered 6/2/2018

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A member asked:

I have anal fissure. does does usually get worse with pregnancy like piles?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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