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Results 1 - 10 of 53 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. Anal Fissure (American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons)  
    Learn about anal fissures, small tears in the lining of the anal canal, often mistaken for hemorrhoids. Discover causes, symptoms, and treatments ... role of colon and rectal surgeons in managing anal fissures and related conditions.
    https://fascrs.org/patients/diseases-and-conditions/a-z/anal-fissure - External Health Links
  4. 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
  5. Nitroglycerin Topical 
    ... is used in adults to treat pain from anal fissures (a split or tear in the tissue near ... not need as much oxygen. Nitroglycerin ointment treats anal fissure pain by relaxing the blood vessels, which reduces ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682346.html - Drugs and Supplements
  6. Anal Fissures (American Academy of Family Physicians)  
    Anal Disorders/Specifics ... Anal Disorders ... American Academy of Family Physicians
    https://familydoctor.org/condition/anal-fissures/?adfree=true - External Health Links
  7. Understanding Minor Rectal Bleeding (American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)  
    Rectal Disorders/Diagnosis and Tests ... Rectal Disorders ... Gastrointestinal Bleeding/Specifics ... Gastrointestinal Bleeding ... Anal Disorders/Symptoms ... Anal Disorders ... American ...
    https://www.asge.org/.../understanding-minor-rectal-bleeding - External Health Links
  8. Rectal Problems in Women (American College of Gastroenterology)  
    ... about rectal problems in women, such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and rectal prolapse, from trusted medical sources.
    https://gi.org/topics/rectal-problems-in-women - External Health Links
  9. Anoscopy: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... serious, but they can cause bleeding and discomfort. Anal fissures , small tears in the lining of the anus ... your anus or rectum. These may include: Hemorrhoids Anal fissure Anal polyp Infection Cancer. The biopsy results can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/anoscopy - Medical Tests
  10. Anal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the anus are common. They include hemorrhoids, abscesses, fissures (cracks), and cancer. You may be embarrassed to talk about your anal troubles. But it is important to let your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/analdisorders.html - Health Topics
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