Research Notes on Anal Fissure
An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anus) that causes pain during bowel movements. It is a common condition. Anal fissures affect people of all ages, particularly young and otherwise healthy people. They are equally common in men and women.
5 Great Resources on Anal Fissure
- eMedicine: Anal Fissure
- MedicineNet: Anal Fissure
- Mayo Clinic: Anal Fissure
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Anal Fissure
- Cleveland Clinic: Anal Fissures
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5 Latest Headlines on Anal Fissure
What is Anal Fissure?
- MedTerms (via MedicineNet): Definition of Anal Fissure
- Wikipedia: Anal Fissures
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Definition
- University of California, San Francisco Medical Center: Anal Fissures
- American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS): What is an Anal Fissure?
What Are The Symptoms of Anal Fissure?
- American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS): What are the Symptoms of an Anal Fissure?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Symptoms
- NHS Direct: Symptoms
- MedicineNet: What are the Symptoms of Anal Fissures?
- Mayo Clinic: Signs and Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Anal Fissure?
- NHS Direct: Causes
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Causes
- MedicineNet: What Causes Anal Fissures?
- Mayo Clinic: Causes
- Healthwise (via WebMD): What Causes an Anal Fisure?
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Anal Fissure?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Treatment
- University of California, San Francisco Medical Center: Treatment
- Mayo Clinic: Treatment
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Treatment Overview
- ASCRS: How Can a Fissure Be Treated?
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Anal Fissure?
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies for Constipation
- HealthWorld Online: Constipation | Anal Fissures
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Anal Fissure
- Yahoo Answer: Anal Fissure
- Zug: Bob the Anal Fissure
- BoardSailor: Anal Fissure Self Help Page
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Anal Fissure
- Discovery Home & Health: Anal Fissures
- Anal Fissure Support Group: Fissure Healed but Scar Tissue Causing Spasms
- Care Cure Community: Anal Fissure
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Anal Fissure
- PubMed Central: Anal Fissure
- Google Scholar: Anal Fissure
Clinical Trials on Anal Fissure
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Anal Fissure
- CenterWatch: Anal Fissure
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