Laparoscopic and colorectal Surgeon at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Vashi, Navi Mumbai- Dr Nitish Jhawars article in Times Of India on Anal Fissure , causes, symptoms and treatment
Fissure is commonly caused by hard or large stool overstretching the anal canal. Other causes include diarrhea or other inflammatory conditions of the anus.
Fissure is managed by home care and healthy life style changes including high fiber diet. local application gl for fissure healing is also advised, however sometimes surgery is required. commonly done is Lateral internal sphincterotomy.