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Complete Guide to
Anal Fissure

An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anus. It causes severe pain and bleeding during bowel movements. Most heal with medicine, but chronic tears need Laser Surgery.

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Jaya Maheshwari
Updated: Jan 2026
Anal Fissure Overview

Painless Laser Cure

98% Healing Rate

Acute vs Chronic Fissure

Acute Fissure

Recent tear (less than 6 weeks). Feels like a paper cut. Usually heals with ointments, sitz bath, and fiber diet.

Chronic Fissure

Lasts more than 6 weeks. Deep tear with a sentinel tag (skin lump). Needs Botox or Laser Sphincterotomy (LIS).

Director's Interview

Fissure: From Pain to Cure

Why does it happen?

"Patients are afraid to eat because they fear the morning pain. We break this cycle instantly with Laser LIS."

Dr. Jaya Maheshwari explains the 'Vicious Cycle of Pain' in fissure patients and how breaking the muscle spasm is the key to cure.

Vice President IAGES (2020–2022)
Trained in Germany & USA
Pioneer of Laser Proctology
Now Watching: Dr. Jaya on Advanced Treatments

Key Facts

  • Sharp pain like 'glass shards'
  • Bright red blood on tissue
  • Caused by hard stools
  • Botox is an option
  • Laser LIS is 99% curative
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