Anal Fissure

Symptoms

Symptoms of anal fissures can include:

• Anal pain, particularly during and after bowel movements and usually described as burning, throbbing, or a dull ache
• Bleeding that stains the toilet paper
• Blood on the surface of (but not mixed with) stool
• Constipation (may be the cause of the fissure, but may also result if bowel movements are avoided to avoid pain)
• Painful or frequent urination
• Tightness of anal canal
• Skin tag at the fissure