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Anal fissures usually cause two main symptoms - pain and bleeding.
Pain
An anal fissure causes severe and sharp pain when you pass stools. Once this sharp pain has passed, it is normally replaced by a deep burning pain, which may be felt for several hours after you have been to the toilet.
Bleeding
Sometimes, an anal fissure can also cause bleeding when you pass stools. Most people notice a small amount of bright red blood, either in their stools, or on their toilet paper.
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