Disease Awareness
Fissure / Anal Fissure
Learn symptoms, causes, do's and don'ts before booking consultation. Video areas are ready for doctor and patient education.
Symptoms
Sharp cutting pain during stool, burning after stool, small bleeding and fear of passing stool.
Common Causes
Hard stool, constipation, repeated loose motions, low water intake and straining.
Do's
- Keep stool soft
- Take warm sitz bath
- Eat fruits and vegetables
- Visit if pain repeats
Don'ts
- Avoid dry or spicy diet
- Avoid forceful stool
- Do not ignore repeated bleeding
- Avoid self-medication for long
Prevention
- Keep stool soft before it becomes painful.
- Drink water regularly and avoid holding stool for long.
- Take repeated pain seriously instead of waiting for it to become normal.
When to visit doctor
Visit if toilet pain feels sharp, burning continues for hours, bleeding repeats, or you start fearing bowel movement.
Patient FAQs
Why does it burn after toilet?
A small crack can sting badly after stool, especially when stool is hard.
Should I wait if pain comes and goes?
Repeated pain is a sign to get guidance early, before fear and constipation make it worse.