An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anal mucosa. It often causes extremely unpleasant pain and bleeding, which can occur at any given age.

Anal fissures are usually due to trauma in the anal canal. Such trauma includes chronic constipation, prolonged diarrhea, anal sex, etc. It can also have causes separate from trauma, such as other underlying medical issues (Crohn's disease, colitis, IBD, etc.).

The main symptoms include pain, constipation, bleeding, foul-smelling discharge, burning, and itching.

While there are several different treatment options for patients, people often times prefer a non-surgical option. Therefore, if your patient is experiencing this issue, a compounded topical medication may be the best choice.

Custom compounded creams and ointments for anal fissures will include the necessary components, with also taking into account all the patient’s needs.