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Anal Fissure
SYMPTOMS. There is painful spasm or contraction of the anal sphincter (or
control muscle) that is especially painful on defecation.
CAUSES. The passage of large hard stools may cause a small tear of crack
(that becomes inflamed and deepens) in the mucous membrane of the rectum or
the skin around the anus.
TREATMENT. A stool softener and an anesthetic ointment may be prescribed.
.A low-residue diet may be required.
.Repair by relatively minor surgery may be required.