It will be painful in the anal area if you have a fissure (tear). It should be looked at by your doctor.
This is an anal fissure.
Injection of botulinum toxin into the anal sphincter will cure up a fissure
An anal fissure is basically a tear in the anal area which is very painful and can be a cause for various infections.
An anal fissure is a tear in the anus. Painful bowel movements, constipation, and fecal impaction are all symptoms of anal fissures. One can also experience itching and bleeding in small amounts from the anus.
Symptoms caused by an anal fissure include pain while or after defecating, itching, discharge, constipation, pain while urinating, and frequent urination.
A fissure is the medical term for a crack-like sore. A crack-like sore in the skin of the anus is an anal fissure.
Anal fissure
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ICD 9 code 565 refers to Anal fissure
Most anal fissures are caused by straining to pass faeces. Keeping your body hydrated will ensure your stools are soft - which will make passing them easier.
http://health.yahoo.com/digestive-overview/anal-fissure-topic-overview/healthwise--uf4765.html
An anal fissure is a break or tear in the skin of the anal canal. Hemorrhoids are a swelling of the lining of the anus. See the related links to Wikipedia to compare the two.