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Can a tear in anal sphincter muscle occur without tear in skin? can it heal w/ only kegels and rest, w/o surgery?

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Yes: It can also heal by itself if the tear is small and further injury is prevented.

Answered 8/11/2013

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Yes it can: Tear without a skin tear, muscles heal to some extent if jus t a partial tear, but the area will always be susceptible to reinjury and weakness. If tear is complete then no it won't heal without reattachement.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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