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Diagnosis of Anal fissure

You should see your doctor if you have symptoms of an anal fissure , (such sharp knife- like pains and red bleeding on to the toilet paper after opening your bowels) for a week or so. The doctor will ask you about your bowel habits and examine the anal area.