Anal fissures
Facts
:
Slit like tears of the anal canal
Mostly located on the posterior or anterior anal verge
MC caused by the passage of large, hard constipated tools
History / PE
:
Constipation
Painful defecation
Hematochezia
Treatment
:
Diet modification (high-fiber diets)
Stool softener
Local anesthetic
July 27th 2010
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Internal Medicine
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