The formation of an anal fissure is not as uncommon as one may think. A large part of the population experiences this condition at one point in their life. However, because the condition can go untreated, if not serious, there are but a few talks about it. People who suffer from this conditon may ask numerous questions since the symptoms can greatly vary from one person to another.
For instance, in a handful of people, there may be some pain involved during the defecation whereas others feel no pain at all. Another common sign is the presence of blood. In majority of anal fissure patients, rectal bleeding may be observed.
Urinary tract involvement in anal fissure cases
Because of the close proximity of the urinary tract to the gastrointestinal tract, some wonder if problems concerning the former could involve the latter. Since rectal bleeding is a common occurrence in anal fissure cases, is it also possible to observe blood in the urine?
There are several causes of anal fissure formation but none of these can possibly lead to blood being present in the urine directly. Urine can be contaminated with blood but it may have been due to a different condition and not as a direct result of the anal fissure.
To understant this further, let us take a look at some of the conditions that could involve or lead to anal fissure formation:
- Trauma to the lining epithelium of the anus
- Inflammatory diseases of the gastro-intestinal tract
- Childbirth (especially multiply pregnancies)
- Constipation and/ or diarrhea
- Underlying medical conditions
- Anal cancer
- Leukemia
- Infectious diseaes
- Sexually Transmitted diseases (STD’s)
Infectious diseases and conditions that compromise normal bodily functions are the types of conditions that often lead to other complications such as the presence of blood in the urine.
Blood in the urine can often be a sign of an underlying urinary tract infection, kidney disease, urinary bladder stones or trauma somewhere in the lining of the urinary tract.
How to determine if it’s only anal fissure or something else?
The only way to determine exactly if what you’re experiencing is only anal fissures or something more serious would be to see a specialist. Doctors are the only ones who can give an accurate diagnosis. If there are any underlying conditions that need to be addressed, they will be the ones to tell you.
Some of the common symptoms of anal fissures are:
- •Straining/ Constipation
- •Diarrhea
- •Bright red / Fresh blood or streaks of blood in the toilet paper, stool or undergarment
- •Itching
- •A tear or cut on the anal region
- •Pain during defacation
- •Pain during urination or difficulty in urinating
- •Malodorous discharges
If you happen to experience other signs and symptoms that are not on the list, it is strongly suggested to consult your doctor.
Anal fissures are treatable and can be managed from home, but it is necessary to verify that there are no problems that could have caused the condition.
An anal fissure can cause bleeding but it is limited to the anal region only and does not include blood found in the urine.
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