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Sexual Health›Conditions›Digestive diseases›Gastrointestinal disorders›Anal and rectal diseases›Anal fissure
Anal fissure
A condition in which a tear in the tissue lining the anus or lower rectum causes pain and bleeding.
Is a type of:Anal and rectal diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
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