Difference between Anal Fissures and Haemorrhoids

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• Pointing out the major difference between anal
  fissure and hemorrhoids can be difficult, as most
  people have a hard time seeing, or are unable to
  have a clear look at the affected area. But
  knowing the difference between the two is
  important in choosing the right treatment.

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• The major difference between anal fissures and
  hemorrhoids is that they are each a distinct kind
  of injury.

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Anal fissure is a tear of tissue. Hemorrhoids are caused by the weakening of cushions of the veins in the lower rectum, causing the skin to blow up like a tiny balloon and fill with blood.
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Anal fissures you can see a cut
Hemorrhoids are engorged or enlarged veins
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Pain in the rectum is usually associated with fissures feels like a paper cut whenever it's touch e.g by passing stool . Hemorrhoids pain occurs when you stand or sitting and most time you feel discomfort rather than pain.
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Anal fissures are caused by trauma to the anus via sex , hard stool or regular diarrhea . Hemorrhoids are mostly caused by straining due to constipation.
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Hemorrhoids that are external usually itches a lot and you can feel the swollen veins. Anal fissure has a burning feeling when touched by hand or water passes over it