What is  an anal fistula? An anal fistula is a short tunnel that connects a skin hole around the anus to an abscess, which is a diseased cavity in the anus. The external orifice through which faeces are expelled from the body is known as the anus. A number of tiny glands produce mucus just […]

What is Anal fissure? A small tear in the thin, moist tissue (mucosa) that lines the anus causes an anal fissure. When you pass hard or big stools during a bowel movement, an anal fissure can form. Pain and blood with bowel movements are common symptoms of anal fissures. Spasms in the ring of muscle […]