An anal fissure is a tear or a break in the lining of the anal canal, where stool passes out of the body. They are painful ...

Pain while pooping is a common symptom of conditions as minor as constipation and as serious as anal cancer.

No need to crack under pressure. Each year, an estimated 250,000 Americans suffer a small tear or crack in the lining of their anal canal, which can lead to painful and bloody bowel movements. “They ...