Each year in the United States, about 200,000 people are diagnosed with anal fissures, making fissures one of the most common anorectal issues. Anal fissures affect people from all ages, backgrounds and social classes. A tear in the anal canal lining, known medically as a fissure, is typically discovered because it causes a lot of
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An anal fistula is a small channel that develops between the end of the bowel and the skin near the anus. While small, these conditions can cause profound pain and discomfort in anyone affected. Over time, a fistula can worsen, causing even greater pain and the chance for a serious infection. Thankfully, there are numerous
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Whether due to a medical condition or a sudden injury, thousands of people suffer from anal fistulas every year. These small channels that develop near the end of the bowel can cause serious discomfort and medical complications. Thankfully, there are many different treatment options for anal fistulas. More and more, people are choosing fistula plugs
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Anal Fistulas are openings near the anus and/or the rectum. They come from infections or puss that have built up in the anus. They can also be the result of another condition, such as Crohn’s disease. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for successfully curing this condition, which can be noticeably stubborn. Symptoms of Anal
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Anal Fissures can be very unpleasant. Tears in the tissue along the anal wall can cause a great deal of pain and lead to bleeding. Sometimes prevention is the best way to combat this condition. That’s why following these simple steps is so important. Fiber, Fiber, Fiber One of the leading causes of anal fissures
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Anal Fissures, also known as fissures, are tears in the anal canal. Fissures are responsible for about 15% of visits to a colorectal surgeon and can affect all ages. These anal canal tears can cause extreme pain while having a bowel movement. Fortunately with the expert help of the colorectal surgeons at the Fissure &
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Anal fissures are relatively common occurrences that can cause major discomfort. Often, fissures (tears in the anal canal) heal on their own and do not require anal fissure repair surgery. However, if symptoms persist for more than a few weeks, you may want to schedule a consultation with a skilled colorectal surgeon. Additionally, fistulas (anal
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Anal fistulas are connections or channels between the end of the bowel and the skin near the anus. These connections between the glands in the anus and the skin may contain pus and be extremely painful before opening. Anal fistulas may be a sign of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease. Fortunately there
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Anal fissures can be extremely painful, and if severe can prevent you from enjoying your daily life. Fissures occur when there is a tear in the lining of the lower anal canal (typically caused by trauma, or as a result of a medical condition such as Crohn’s disease), and they can cause a great deal
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Who can forget the pain associated with anal fissures? If you’ve ever experienced the sharp pain of a fissure, it’s something you’ll most likely never forget. While there are many medical conditions that can cause anal pain, an anal fissure is usually as a result of constipation where the strain of passing hard stools can
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