What is an anal fissure?
A person with an anal fissure has small cuts or tears in the skin surrounding the anus. Anal fissures are common in infants and can form after the passage of a hard stool.

What are the symptoms of an anal fissure?
Symptoms of an anal fissure include anal itching, anal pain, and bleeding from a tiny cut in the skin around the anus.

How does the doctor treat an anal fissure?
Treatment for an anal fissure often includes warm baths, ointments, corticosteroids, stool softeners, and a high fiber diet.