What to Know
It is a term that describes a small tear in the thin, moist tissues that line the anus. This fissure makes it painful to pass stool. It is more common in infants but can affect people of any age.
It is a term that describes a small tear in the thin, moist tissues that line the anus. This fissure makes it painful to pass stool. It is more common in infants but can affect people of any age.