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An anal fissure is a small tear (cut) in the lining of the anus. It can cause sharp pain and sometimes bleeding during or after passing stool. Causes Passing hard stools Constipation or frequent diarrhea Excessive straining during bowel movements After childbirth in women Sitting for a long time Symptoms Severe pain while passing stool Pain or burning sensation even after bowel movement Fresh red blood on toilet paper or stool Itching or swelling around the anus Treatment 👉 Home remedies: Eat a high-fiber diet (vegetables, fruits, oats, pulses, salads) Drink at least 8–10 glasses of water daily Take a warm sitz bath (sit in warm water for 10–15 minutes, 2–3 times a day) Use stool softeners or psyllium husk (Isabgol) Never ignore the urge to pass stool 👉 Medicines: Lidocaine ointment/jelly for pain relief Sometimes doctors prescribe nitroglycerin ointment or calcium channel blocker ointments to relax the muscles and promote healing 👉 If it becomes chronic (doesn’t heal for weeks): Botox injection Surgery (Lateral internal sphincterotomy) may be required ⚠️ See a doctor if you have severe pain, repeated bleeding, or chronic constipation.