Category: Gastroenterology / Anorectal Disorders
An anal fissure is a small tear in the thin, moist tissue (mucosa) that lines the anus. It typically occurs due to trauma from passing hard or large stools and can cause significant pain and bleeding.
Affects approximately 1 in 10 adults at some point (Source: American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, 2018)
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