What is an anal fissure?
A fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anus. It can cause sharp pain when passing stool, burning afterwards and some bright-red bleeding.
How is it assessed?
A clinician asks about your symptoms and examines the area. Tell them if examination is painful so they can adapt the assessment.
What may help?
Treatment often starts with measures to keep stools soft and medicines prescribed for your situation. A persistent fissure may need other treatment.
If a procedure is suggested
Ask about non-operative options, injections or surgery, why the option is recommended and any risk to bowel control. Treatment should reflect your history and examination.
Following the plan
Follow the prescribed treatment and review arrangements. Seek reassessment if symptoms worsen or fail to improve.
When should I seek help?
Heavy bleeding or fever with severe pain needs urgent assessment. Do not assume every painful or bleeding symptom is a fissure.
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Put the structures in context.
Open the interactive GI and colorectal model, including directional blood-flow visualisation. The model shows general anatomy; it does not diagnose this condition.
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Further reading
Sources support this general explanation. The right decision for you depends on clinical assessment.
Talk through your options.
Bring your reports and questions. Ask the practice to confirm the clinic, timing and fee.
Request a consultationDR RICHA MISHRA · BENGALURU
Anal fissure consultation with a female surgeon in Bangalore
Pain during or after a bowel movement can be difficult to discuss. Dr Richa Mishra offers assessment of anal fissure and other perianal concerns. Explain how long symptoms have lasted and what treatments you have tried. The care plan may include non-operative treatment or discussion of a procedure when appropriate.
Consultations are available at Evexia Diagnostics Centre, Nyanappana Halli, with other consultation locations at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, and Apollo Clinic, JP Nagar. Call +91 93535 23083 to confirm the clinic, appointment and fee.
You may discuss privacy preferences and request a chaperone when booking. Patients of all genders are welcome.
Related care and patient guides
Anal fissure treatment: medicines, procedures and your consultation
Can a fissure heal without surgery?
Many fissures heal without an operation. If symptoms persist, a clinician may recommend treatment for constipation and a prescribed cream to support healing. Recurrent or non-healing fissures may need an injection to relax the muscle or a surgical procedure. Your examination determines the next step.
Should I choose laser fissure treatment?
Discuss the exact procedure being proposed, why it suits your fissure, alternatives and possible effects on bowel control. A technology name alone does not establish the right treatment. Ask about pain management, healing, recurrence and follow-up before deciding.
NHS: anal fissure and treatment choices ↗
Seeing a female fissure surgeon in South Bengaluru
You can discuss fissure symptoms with Dr Richa Mishra and request information about privacy or a chaperone. Bring details of symptom duration, previous creams or medicines, bowel habits and any earlier procedures. Confirm the clinic and fee before travelling.
Evexia, Fortis Bannerghatta Road and Apollo JP Nagar locations ↗ · Prepare for consultation ↗ · Piles guide ↗ · Fistula guide ↗