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Anal Fissure - How to prevent?

Anal Fissure - Causes and Risk Factors

An anal fissure is usually caused by a hard and dry bowel movement which tears the anal lining. Other causes include diarrhoea, inflammation of the anorectal area, viral or bacterial infection and cancer.

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Article contributed by Centre for Digestive and Liver Diseases (CDLD), Singapore General Hospital; Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital

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