Fissure

I just had surgury this morning and was told by the surgent that I have fissure What is this and how can i prevent it happening again?


This discussion is related to Treatment of Colon Fissure.

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It is a cut or tear in the anal area, caused by childbirth, or straining to have a bowel movement, hard bowel movements.  They heal on their own, and you can avoid getting another by eating enough fiber, and drinking liquids to keep your bowels moving without straining.