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Why Does Fissure Happen? How to Identify It? When Is Surgery Needed?

A fissure is a small tear or cut in the skin lining of the anus, causing sharp pain and bleeding during or after passing stools. Though…

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A fissure is a small tear or cut in the skin lining of the anus, causing sharp pain and bleeding during or after passing stools. Though it may seem minor at first, an untreated fissure can lead to chronic discomfort or infection.

Why Does Fissure Occur?

Fissures usually happen due to:

  • Passing hard or large stools
  • Chronic constipation or diarrhea
  • Excessive straining during bowel movements
  •  Low-fiber diet
  • Post-delivery trauma in women
  • Long hours of sitting, poor hydration

 How to Identify a Fissure?

If you’re experiencing any of the following, it may be a fissure:

  • Sharp pain during or after passing stool
  • Bright red blood on the toilet paper or stool
  •  Burning or itching sensation in the anal area
  • A visible tear or crack near the anus
  • Muscle spasms or discomfort while sitting

When Does It Need Surgery?

Most fissures can be healed with dietary changes, topical creams, and warm sitz baths. But surgery is needed if:

  • Fissure doesn’t heal in 6–8 weeks (Chronic fissure)
  •  Severe pain persists despite medication
  • Recurrent fissures affect daily life
  • Internal muscle tightness prevents healing

Now Available: Advanced Mesic Class 4 Laser for Fissure Treatment

At Sreshta Multi Speciality Hospitals, Ashoknagar, we offer painless laser treatment using the Mesic Class 4 Laser – a modern, minimally invasive solution for fissure relief.

🔹 Key Benefits:

  • No cuts, stitches, or scars
  • Minimal pain, quick recovery
  • Outpatient procedure (go home same day)
  • Safe, precise, and effective
  • Faster healing with less risk of recurrence

 Don’t ignore anal pain. Get it checked before it turns chronic.
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