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.

An anal fissure is a small tear of the skin around your back passage (anus). Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) rectal ointment (Rectogesic®) works by relaxing the muscle just inside your back passage.

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

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.

Dec 16, 2025 · Topics tagged Anal fissure and proctalgia

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 …

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 11, 2024 · Rectal bleeding in adults is commonly caused by haemorrhoids. Rectal bleeding always warrants further assessment and medical advice.

Aug 4, 2024 · An itchy bottom (pruritus ani) is a persistent itch around the anus. There are many different causes, like haemorrhoids, skin conditions, or infections. Treatments depend on the …