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Can an anal fissure be bowel cancer? had it for years recently got it treated. just wondering. i get the classic fissure symptoms and 17 years old.

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Absolutely not: May need special meds to promote healing, at least, regular sitz baths.

Answered 9/3/2013

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No: An anal fissure is a painful tear at the anal skin usually due to constipation and straining. Anal cancer is usually painless and presents as a growing lump.

Answered 9/3/2013

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Highly unlikely: Most cancers are not pailful. Given ur age it's even more unlikely. Given that u had "treatment" a physician would have examined u, so most likely, zero chance of cancer.

Answered 7/30/2016

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