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Is this possibly Chrohn's?

I have had an usual bump in my anal area for months now. Sometimes after bowel movements there is fresh blood on the toilet paper after wiping. I've been to a few Doctors and they have both said its an anal fissure with a skin tag. One Doctor suggested Chrohn's but he asked if I ever have a fever or abdominal pain or diarreah and and I don't. The one Dr. cleary stated it was an anal fissure with a skin tag. After bowel movements the area is very irritated like it is slightly cut.

My question is, is it common for an anal fissure to last for multiple months without healing? The fact that it is not healing could it be associated to Chrohn's disease?

Thanks.
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Crohn's patient 34 years, fistulas 10yrs
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I wouod.highly recommend getting tested for Crohn's. If the bump isn't healing and you see blood often it can be an anal fissure or a fistula(tunnel that forms between organs). When you see the blood have you had a lot of straining while in the bathroom? If you see blood often you most definitely want to get checked by a.gastrointestinal doc or by a surgeon who specializes in GI. The quicker the better bc of it is Crohn's related getting that under control asap could help with your issue.  I'm a Crohn's patient and dealing with fistulas over 10 years so trust me you don't want to wait to get it under control.
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