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Anal Fissures: Painful Tears and How to Heal Them

Anal Fissures: Painful Tears and How to Heal Them

Anal fissures cause sharp pain during bowel movements and are often linked to constipation. Most heal with diet, hydration, and topical treatments like diltiazem or nifedipine. Surgery is only needed if other methods fail. Learn what works, what doesn't, and how to break the pain cycle.

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