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Haemorrhoids, anal fissures

Can fissure surgery affect continence? 

Surgery for a chronic anal fissure carries a small, recognised risk of affecting bowel continence because certain procedures involve making…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Haemorrhoids, anal fissures

When is surgery required for a fissure? 

Surgery for an anal fissure is typically reserved for chronic cases where conservative treatments and medicated ointments have failed to…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Haemorrhoids, anal fissures

What treatments are available for anal fissures? 

Treatments for anal fissures focus on relaxing the anal sphincter muscle and softening the stool to allow the delicate lining…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Haemorrhoids, anal fissures

How are anal fissures diagnosed? 

An anal fissure is diagnosed through a combination of a detailed review of a patient’s medical history and a gentle…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Haemorrhoids, anal fissures

When should I see a doctor for an anal fissure? 

An anal fissure is a common condition that often improves with conservative home care, but specific symptoms or persistent discomfort…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS