Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Anal fissures result ...

An anal fissure is a small tear in the thin, moist tissue (mucosa) that lines the anus. An anal fissure may occur when you pass hard or large stools during a bowel movement. Anal fissures typically ...

Life's all fun and games until you get an anal fissure. I came to this conclusion after reading The New York Times today (and the Internet giggles it inspired). The paper of record spent 969 words ...

It is important to pat attention to your diet when dealing with anal fissures (Photo: Courtesy) Anal fissures are an issue that affects people across all ages. It can be defined as a cut or tear on ...

Hemorrhoids cause burning anal pain, itching, and blood in stool. Diet, like spicy foods and coffee, may lead to anal burning. Excessive cleaning can irritate the anal area and worsen symptoms.

An itchy anus can be a symptom of cancer. However, it may also occur for other reasons, such as skin irritation, hemorrhoids, and infections. Additionally, bleeding is often the first symptom of anal ...

A bowel movement can be an effective way to gauge whether you're in good health. The foods you eat, the amount of exercise you get, and how much water you drink affect your digestive system and poop.

Seeing bright red blood in your stool can be alarming, but it is highly common. What’s more, it’s usually not a sign of a serious problem. That doesn’t mean you can or should ignore rectal bleeding.

A digital rectal exam, which may be painful, may be needed if a definitive diagnosis of anal fissures cannot be made based on a patient’s history. 1 Anoscopy, which also may be painful, can be used to ...