FreeMD® Anal Fissure: Definition

Anal Fissure Definition

Common names:

Anal Fissure
Anal Tear
Anus Fissure
Anus is Torn
Anus Tear
Fissure Anus
Fissure of the Anus
Fissure of the Rectum
Fissure Rectum
Rectal Fissure
Rectal Tear
Rectum Fissure
Rectum is Torn
Rectum Tear
Skin Tear of the Anus
Tear in the Anus
Tear in the Rectum
Torn Anus
Torn Rectum
Torn Skin Around the Anus

A person with an anal fissure has small cuts or tears in the skin surrounding the anus. Anal fissures are common in infants. Symptoms include itching, pain and bleeding from the skin around the anus.

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