Anal fissures are an issue that affects people across all ages. It can be defined as a cut or tear on the sensitive soft lining of the anus and is often extremely painful. Having an anal fissure can ...

A digital rectal exam, which may be painful, may be needed if a definitive diagnosis of anal fissures cannot be made based on a patient’s history. 1 Anoscopy, which also may be painful, can be used to ...

While it’s not the sexiest topic, for runners, dry, cracked heels can be more than a nuisance—they can dampen your weekly mileage. Small fissures in the skin can deepen and become painful cracks, ...

Hemorrhoids can be itchy and sore and make it difficult for you to have a bowel movement. You might notice blood in your stool or on toilet paper if these swollen veins bleed when you strain during a ...

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A lot more people than they want to admit have pain, discomfort, or bleeding when they have a bowel movement. Millions of ...

No need to crack under pressure. Each year, an estimated 250,000 Americans suffer a small tear or crack in the lining of their anal canal, which can lead to painful and bloody bowel movements. “They ...