a common and painful condition appearing as a small, tear near the external anal opening

a crack in the skin at the edge of the anus, and this makes a bowel movement very painful

a crack or tear in the vertical axis of the squamous lining of the distal anal canal, immediately within the anal verge

a cut or tear

a deeper tear

a disruption or tear in the distal anal canal (see figure, right)

a fairly common, painful condition in which the lining of the anal canal is torn

a narrow tear that extends from the muscles that control the anus (anal sphincters) up into the anal canal

an elongated split in the rectum close to the anal sphincter causing pain during bowel movements

a painful cut in the lining of the anus

a painful lineal ulcer at the margin of

a painful tear in the lining of the anal mucosa

a shallow tear or crack in the skin at the opening of the anus

a small anal black tear

a small split or tear in the anal mucosa that may cause

a small ulcer in the lining of the rectum

a split in the anal canal, possibly caused by straining when constipated

a split in the anal skin, just inside the anus, usually towards the back

a split in the lining of the anus that occurs after straining

a split in the lining of the lower part of the anal canal

a split in the skin at the opening of the anus, which leaves exposed some of the

a split in the wall of the outer end of the anal canal, most often at the posterior or back side of the anus

a superficial linear tear in the anoderm

a tear in the anal canal caused by hard stool or forceful diarrhea

a tear in the bowel lining

a tear in the internal lining of the anus

a tear in the lining of the anal opening

a tear in the lining of the anus or the skin around it

a tear in the lining of the anus that is characterized by pain (especially during bowel movements), bleeding, and/or itching

a tear in the lining of the anus that is usually caused by a hard bowel movement

a tear in the lining of the anus, the opening where feces is excreted

a tear in the lining of the back passage (anus)

a tear of the squamous epithelial mucosa of the anal canal, between the anocutaneous junction and the dentate line

a tear or cut in the rectum, most commonly caused by trauma effecting the anus and anal canal

a tear or rip in the sphincter that travels up the colon in

A crack in the skin tissue of the anus. Fissures may bleed and become irritated or infected with bowel movements, therefore good hygiene habits are necessary.

Crack in the skin in or adjacent to the anal canal.

A painful tear in the skin of the anal canal. Anal fissure usually extends from the dentate line to the anal opening, and can expose the sphincter muscle.

a crack in the skin in or near the anal canal.

A tear in the anus or anal canal. This is usually caused by trauma to the anal canal in association with poorly deformable stools. It may itch, cause pain and bleed. Patients often report a burning sensation while feces are being passed into the toilet. Good hygiene and local analgesics (with or without topical steroids) are commonly used as treatment.

small tear in the anus that may cause itching, pain, or bleeding.

a small tear in the anus that can cause bleeding, itching, or pain.

Common tear in the anal canal. Anal fissure is a common cause of red blood in the stool.

A small tear or crack in the lining of the back passage caused by bruising during the birth. The main symptom is a sharp pain on opening the bowels. A high fibre diet, plenty of fluids and suppositories to coat the lining of the back passage will all help to heal it.

a long, open sore on the skin of the anus

An anal fissure is an unnatural crack or tear in the anus, usually extending from the anal opening and located posteriorly in the midline. This location is probably because of the relatively unsupported nature of the rectal wall in that location.