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Indent Near The Anus. Anal Fissure Or Fistula? Bleeding During Bowel Movement. What Is It?

Hi I am a male 17 years of age and I noticed a slight hole or small indent that is on my anus opening. I have done a couple hours of research and It could either be an Anal fissure, Pilondal cyst, or even an anal fistula. I have a hard time narrowing it down, but the symptoms are bleeding during defecation occasionally (not since a week ago) It still feels a slight pain after a couple hours after defecation. Other symptoms are slight annoyance or "little bubble" like feelings occasionally. I have just noticed the hole, and I really need some help.
If it helps I have a very sedentary life on the weekends and weeknights after school.
Wed, 15 May 2013
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hi there, s you have rightly narrawed it down to the relevent conditions, in my opinion based on the symptoms it appears to be more in favour of anal fissure.These usually develop following constipation and are caused by the passage of hard feces down the anal opening.Sedentry lifestyle tends to cause constipation., You will need to take more of fibrous fruits, vegetables and salad to get rid of the constipation and for a few days some laxatives may relieve the symptoms. Do engage in some form of exercise like games or cardio in the gym.You could take Sitz bath to help the fissure heal faster.If the symptoms persist then visit a surgen and take an expert opinion as it may require some sort of surgery. Taake care.
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Indent Near The Anus. Anal Fissure Or Fistula? Bleeding During Bowel Movement. What Is It?

hi there, s you have rightly narrawed it down to the relevent conditions, in my opinion based on the symptoms it appears to be more in favour of anal fissure.These usually develop following constipation and are caused by the passage of hard feces down the anal opening.Sedentry lifestyle tends to cause constipation., You will need to take more of fibrous fruits, vegetables and salad to get rid of the constipation and for a few days some laxatives may relieve the symptoms. Do engage in some form of exercise like games or cardio in the gym.You could take Sitz bath to help the fissure heal faster.If the symptoms persist then visit a surgen and take an expert opinion as it may require some sort of surgery. Taake care.