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What Causes A Small Indentation At The Anus?

I’ve a small hole in my anal opening region. It usually pricks while passing stool. Cannot sit for a long time. I’ve been having this problem since 2 months. Ive tried boroline and boroplus to ease the pain. I’ve exams no coming up so I don’t want to consult doctor outside. Please help
Thu, 5 Oct 2017
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You could be having acute or chronic anal fissure. This usually happens with constipation, and straining while passing motions. You may also be having a fistula in ano, which is a tract connection the perianal area to the anal canal or rectum. Since you are having exams, the immediate treatment is to avoid constipation by taking good quantities of fruits, vegetables, fibers and dring a lot of fluids. If it an acute fissure, then with this it will heal in a few days, you will be relieved of the discomfort. After your exams, please consult a Gastero-surgeon or a General surgeon for examination, diagnosis and proper management.
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What Causes A Small Indentation At The Anus?

You could be having acute or chronic anal fissure. This usually happens with constipation, and straining while passing motions. You may also be having a fistula in ano, which is a tract connection the perianal area to the anal canal or rectum. Since you are having exams, the immediate treatment is to avoid constipation by taking good quantities of fruits, vegetables, fibers and dring a lot of fluids. If it an acute fissure, then with this it will heal in a few days, you will be relieved of the discomfort. After your exams, please consult a Gastero-surgeon or a General surgeon for examination, diagnosis and proper management.