An anal fissure is a small, painful tear or split in the sensitive lining of the anal canal. It causes sharp, piercing pain during or after a bowel movement, often accompanied by light bleeding.
How we approach it
Treatment includes a gentle clinical examination, topical muscle-relaxing ointments, dietary support against constipation and, in persistent cases, low-intensity laser treatment.
This information is for general guidance and does not replace personalised medical advice.