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Anal fissures typically cause pain and bleeding with bowel movements. You also may experience spasms in the ring of muscle at the end of your anus, called the anal sphincter. Anal fissures are very common in young infants but can affect people of any age.
An anal fissure is a crack or split in the tissues that line your anal canal. Trauma causes the lining to tear, causing acute pain and bleeding. Most fissures heal with self-care.
Rectal bleeding is a symptom of many different conditions, including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer. You may notice rectal bleeding on your toilet paper when you wipe or when you see blood in your stool. It’s important to contact a healthcare provider about rectal bleeding.
Some signs that an anal fissure is healing include pain reduction, cessation of bleeding, and wound closure. Read more about signs to look out for and treatments for anal fissures.
Rectal bleeding may occur for many reasons. Common causes of rectal bleeding include: Constipation — which can be chronic and last for weeks or longer. Less common causes of rectal bleeding include: Colon cancer — cancer that starts in the part of the large intestine called the colon.
An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anus that may cause bright red bleeding during or after bowel movements. Learn more about the occurrence here.
If you have an anal fissure, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in digestive diseases, called a gastroenterologist, or a colon and rectal surgeon. Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment.