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Anal fissureAAnal fissureAnal fissureEnglishGastrointestinalChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Large Intestine/ColonRectum;AnusConditions and diseasesAdult (19+)Constipation2010-05-14T04:00:00Z6.5000000000000069.9000000000000338.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>An easy-to-understand overview of the symptoms, treatments, and medical options for a tear in the anal canal.</p><h2>What is an anal fissure?</h2><p>An anal fissure is a tear in the anal canal. The tear in the anal canal usually occurs when a child is constipated and forces a large, hard stool (bowel movement).</p><p>The tear makes passing stool (defecating) very painful. Because of the pain, your child may not go to the bathroom when needed. This may lead to chronic constipation.</p><p>Anal fissures are the most common cause of bloody stools in babies and young children.</p> <figure class="asset-c-80"> <span class="asset-image-title">Anal Fissure</span><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/Anal_fissure_MED_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="The large intestine and rectum in a baby, a normal anus with clear rectum and anal canal, and an anus with a tear" />​​ <figcaption class="“asset-image-caption”">An anal fissure is a small tear or crack in the skin of the anus.</figcaption> </figure> <h2>Key points</h2> <ul> <li>An anal fissure is a tear in the anal canal. </li> <li>These tears may lead to chronic constipation. </li> <li>Anal fissures are the most common cause of bloody stools in babies.</li> <li>Constipation can be treated with stool softeners and by getting more fibre in the diet. </li> <li>Until your child's fissure has completely healed, apply petroleum jelly or zinc oxide cream to your child's anus to make passing stool less painful.​​</li> </ul><h2>Signs and symptoms of an anal fissure</h2> <h3>Some of the signs and symptoms of an anal fissure are:</h3> <ul> <li>Babies will cry and show discomfort when passing stool.</li> <li>Blood may cover the surface of the hard stool.</li> <li>Older children may avoid passing stool to avoid the pain of the anal fissure.</li> <li>There may be a visible tear or cut along the anal opening.</li> </ul><h2>Treating anal fissures</h2> <p>Treating anal fissures begin with treating the <a href="/Article?contentid=6&language=English">constipation</a>. The doctor may prescribe stool softeners. Also, add more fibre and fluid (liquid) to your child's diet. Wholegrain cereals, breads, fruit - especially prunes - and vegetables are good sources of fibre.</p> <p>Once the hard stools turn to soft stools, the anal fissure will have the chance to heal. Until your child's fissure has completely healed, you can apply a layer of petroleum jelly or zinc oxide cream to your child's anus. This will help make passing stool less painful.</p>
Fissure analeFFissure analeAnal fissureFrenchGastrointestinalChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Large Intestine/ColonRectum;AnusConditions and diseasesAdult (19+)Constipation2010-05-14T04:00:00Z7.0000000000000068.0000000000000164.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-ZUn aperçu facile à comprendre des symptômes, des traitements et des possibilités médicales pour un déchirement du canal anal.<h2>Qu'est-ce qu'une fissure anale?</h2><p>Une fissure anale est un déchirement du canal anal. Le déchirement se produit habituellement quand un enfant est constipé et ses selles sont grosses et dures. </p><p>La fissure rend le fait d’aller à la selle (défécation) très douloureux. En raison de la douleur, votre enfant pourrait ne pas être en mesure d’aller à la toilette quand il en a besoin. Cela pourrait mener à une constipation chronique. </p><p>Les fissures anales sont la cause la plus fréquente de selles sanglantes chez les bébés et les jeunes enfants. </p> <figure class="asset-c-80"> <span class="asset-image-title">Fissure anale</span><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/Anal_fissure_MED_ILL_FR.jpg" alt="Le gros intestin et le rectum d'un bébé, anus normal avec le rectum et le canal anal identifiés, anus avec une déchirure" /><figcaption class="“asset-image-caption”">Une fissure anale est une petite déchirure dans la peau de l'anus.</figcaption> </figure> <h2>À retenir</h2> <ul> <li>Une fissure anale est un déchirement du canal anal.</li> <li>Cette déchirure peut mener à une constipation chronique.</li> <li>Les fissures anales sont la cause la plus fréquente des selles sanglantes chez les bébés.</li> <li>La constipation peut être traitée au moyen de médicaments servant à ramollir les selles et en ajoutant des fibres à l’alimentation.</li> <li>Jusqu’à ce que la fissure de votre enfant soit complètement guérie, appliquez de la gelée de pétrole ou de la crème d’oxyde de zinc sur l’anus de votre enfant pour que les selles soient moins douloureuses.</li> </ul><h2>Signes et symptômes d’une fissure anale</h2> <h3>Voici certains des signes et symptômes:</h3> <ul> <li>Les bébés pleurent et afficher leur inconfort quand ils défèquent.</li> <li>Du sang pourrait couvrir la surface de la selle dure.</li> <li>Les enfants plus âgés pourraient éviter d’aller à la selle pour éviter la douleur de la fissure anale.</li> <li>Il pourrait y avoir une déchirure ou une coupure visible dans l’anus.</li> </ul><h2>Traitement des fissures anales</h2> <p>Le traitement des fissures anales passe par le traitement de la <a href="/Article?contentid=6&language=French">constipation</a>. Le médecin pourrait prescrire des médicaments qui ramollissent les selles. Également, vous pouvez ajouter des fibres et des liquides à l’alimentation de votre enfant. Les céréales et le pain entiers, les fruits, surtout les prunes, ainsi que les légumes sont de bonnes sources de fibres. </p> <p>Une fois que les selles dures seront ramollies, la fissure anale aura une chance de guérir. Jusqu’à une guérison complète, vous pouvez appliquer une couche de gelée de pétrole (vaseline) ou d’oxyde de zinc sur l’anus de votre enfant. Cela rendra les selles moins douloureuses. </p>

 

 

 

 

Anal fissure5.00000000000000Anal fissureAnal fissureAEnglishGastrointestinalChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Large Intestine/ColonRectum;AnusConditions and diseasesAdult (19+)Constipation2010-05-14T04:00:00Z6.5000000000000069.9000000000000338.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>An easy-to-understand overview of the symptoms, treatments, and medical options for a tear in the anal canal.</p><h2>What is an anal fissure?</h2><p>An anal fissure is a tear in the anal canal. The tear in the anal canal usually occurs when a child is constipated and forces a large, hard stool (bowel movement).</p><p>The tear makes passing stool (defecating) very painful. Because of the pain, your child may not go to the bathroom when needed. This may lead to chronic constipation.</p><p>Anal fissures are the most common cause of bloody stools in babies and young children.</p> <figure class="asset-c-80"> <span class="asset-image-title">Anal Fissure</span><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/Anal_fissure_MED_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="The large intestine and rectum in a baby, a normal anus with clear rectum and anal canal, and an anus with a tear" />​​ <figcaption class="“asset-image-caption”">An anal fissure is a small tear or crack in the skin of the anus.</figcaption> </figure> <h2>Key points</h2> <ul> <li>An anal fissure is a tear in the anal canal. </li> <li>These tears may lead to chronic constipation. </li> <li>Anal fissures are the most common cause of bloody stools in babies.</li> <li>Constipation can be treated with stool softeners and by getting more fibre in the diet. </li> <li>Until your child's fissure has completely healed, apply petroleum jelly or zinc oxide cream to your child's anus to make passing stool less painful.​​</li> </ul><h2>Signs and symptoms of an anal fissure</h2> <h3>Some of the signs and symptoms of an anal fissure are:</h3> <ul> <li>Babies will cry and show discomfort when passing stool.</li> <li>Blood may cover the surface of the hard stool.</li> <li>Older children may avoid passing stool to avoid the pain of the anal fissure.</li> <li>There may be a visible tear or cut along the anal opening.</li> </ul><h2>Treating anal fissures</h2> <p>Treating anal fissures begin with treating the <a href="/Article?contentid=6&language=English">constipation</a>. The doctor may prescribe stool softeners. Also, add more fibre and fluid (liquid) to your child's diet. Wholegrain cereals, breads, fruit - especially prunes - and vegetables are good sources of fibre.</p> <p>Once the hard stools turn to soft stools, the anal fissure will have the chance to heal. Until your child's fissure has completely healed, you can apply a layer of petroleum jelly or zinc oxide cream to your child's anus. This will help make passing stool less painful.</p> https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/Anal_fissure_MED_ILL_EN.jpgAnal fissureFalse

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