Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Anal Fissure

An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anal canal or anus that may be caused by trauma to the anus and anal canal by chronic constipation, straining to have a bowel movement, prolonged diarrhea, anal sex and anal stretching or insertion of foreign objects into the anus. Anal fissures can be painful and may bleed.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Colon and Rectal Surgery

BMC’s colorectal surgeons offer cutting-edge surgical treatments for conditions that affect the colon, rectum, and anus, in coordinating with other specialists.