• What could be the reason for anal fissures?

My husband all of a sudden is dealing with anal fissures. What could be the reason to have caused this all of a sudden?

3 Answers

  • Proctologist
  • Houston, TX

A hard stool passing through the anal canal is the most common cause for an anal fissure.

  • Colon & Rectal Surgeon
  • Rockville, MD

Constipation is the most common cause but not the only cause.

  • Colon and Rectal Surgeon
  • Orlando, FL

Most likely. A fissure is caused by hard bowel movements (constipation).

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