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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Anal fissure
  1. Anal fissure 
    An anal fissure is a small split or tear in the thin moist tissue ( mucosa ) lining the lower rectum (anus). ... Anal fissures are very common in infants, but they may occur at any age. In adults, fissures may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001130.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Anal fissure - series (image) 
    Anal fissures are tears in the skin overlying the anal sphincter, usually due to increased tone of the ... and a failure of these muscle to relax. Anal fissures cause pain during defecation and bleeding from the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100154_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Anoscopy 
    ... may be used to determine whether you have: Anal fissures (small split or tear in the lining of the anus) Anal polyps (growth on the lining of the anus) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003890.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Anorectal abscess 
    ... glands in the anal area Infection of an anal fissure Sexually transmitted infection (STD) Trauma Deep rectal abscesses ... in diapers and who have a history of anal fissures.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001519.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Rectal bleeding 
    Rectal bleeding causes include: Anal fissure (a cut or a tear in the anal lining, often caused by straining hard, hard stools or frequent diarrhea). It ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007741.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Digital rectal exam 
    ... thin moist tissue lining of the anus (called anal fissure) An abscess, when pus collects in the area of the anus and rectum Hemorrhoids, swollen veins in the anus or lower part of the rectum
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007069.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Gastrointestinal bleeding 
    ... due to conditions that are not serious, including: Anal fissure Hemorrhoids GI bleeding may also be a sign ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003133.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Sigmoidoscopy 
    Abnormal results can indicate: Anal fissures (small split or tear in the thin, moist tissue lining the anus) Anorectal abscess (collection of pus in the area ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003885.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Digestive diseases 
    ... Gallstones , cholecystitis , and cholangitis Rectal problems, such as anal fissure , hemorrhoids , proctitis , and rectal prolapse Esophagus problems, such ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007447.htm - Medical Encyclopedia