What is an anal fissure ❓ 

Small tear of the skin around the back passage (anus) 

Commonly caused by damage from stretching when passing hard stools 💩

Constipation is a common cause 💩

What are the symptoms of an anal fissure ❓ 

Pain around the anus 😰

Pain on/after passing stools 😰

Bleeding when passing stools 💩

How do you diagnose anal fissure ❓ 

Having classical symptoms  

Examining the skin around the back passage 

How do you treat anal fissure ❓ 

Most heal on their own ✅

Anaesthetic creams 

Steroid creams 

Severe cases: botox, surgery 

Why should I worry about anal fissure ❓ 

Failure to heal ❌ 

Infection 

Anorectal fistula: small tunnel that develops between the bowel and the skin surface, near the anus