Auckland Colorectal Centre

Postal Address

17 Gilgit Road,
Epsom,
Auckland 1023

Contact Details

Phone (09) 623 7410
Fax (09) 623 7411
Email info@colorectal.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: aklcolor

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www.colorectal.co.nz

Anal Fissure

An anal fissure is a split of the skin of the anal canal (back passage) that causes bleeding or pain on passing a bowel motion. Most of these can be healed by a careful diet, pain relief and medication to relax the anal muscles. A minority of patients require surgery.

Link for more information

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/general-surgery/auckland-colorectal-centre/