Jan 15, 2025 · An anal fissure is a small tear of the skin around the anus. Symptoms include pain around the anus and bleeding when passing stools. Written by a GP.

Jun 22, 2015 · An anal fissure is a tear in the mucosa of the anal canal, just inside the anal margin. It is a common condition causing pain on defecation in adults.

Dec 18, 2024 · Local preparations for anal disorders include soothing preparations, steroid preparations, preparations containing local anaesthetics, topical nitrates.

Oct 20, 2024 · Glyceryl trinitrate rectal ointment can ease the pain associated with small tears of skin around the back passage (anal fissures). Use the ointment twice daily at 12-hourly …

Jul 31, 2017 · Rectal bleeding means bleeding from the back passage. Most children with rectal bleeding do not have any serious underlying problem.

Nov 18, 2024 · An anorectal abscess is a collection of pus in the anal/rectal region. It may be caused by infection of an anal fissure from STIs. Written by a GP.

Jul 8, 2024 · Proctalgia fugax is anal pain lasting less than 20 minutes. The pain is sporadic, can be without warning, and occurs due to muscle spasms in the anal canal.

Aug 18, 2024 · Rectal bleeding in children is less common than in adults. It can cause a great deal of anxiety amongst parents and thus requires appropriate assessment.

Jul 22, 2015 · I suffered with an anal fissure for almost 6 months. Having bowel movements was like passing shreds of glass & the pain was so bad for hours afterwards. I would wake up the …

Dec 16, 2025 · Topics tagged Anal fissure and proctalgia