An anal fissure is a small tear or cut in the lining of the anus that causes severe pain and bleeding during bowel movements. Foods to avoid with an anal fissure include white flour, added sugars, processed foods, fried foods, unripe bananas, and dairy products. These foods are difficult to digest and can cause constipation, which exacerbates the symptoms of an anal fissure. It is recommended to see a colorectal doctor if anal fissure symptoms persist despite dietary changes.

1. Foods to avoid with Anal Fissure
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2. What is Anal Fissure?
An Anal fissure is a tear or small cut in the lining of
the anus. The crack in the skin causes severe pain
and bleeding always during the bowel movements.

3. Avoid eating some foods which are listed
below:
• White Flour
• Added Sugars
• Processed Foods/Frozen Dinners
• Fried Foods
• Unripe Bananas
• Dairy Products

4. White Flour
Consuming products made with white flour forms a sticky
paste slows down the bowel movement, cause constipation,
burning and itching your fissure.

5. Added Sugar
Food items like cookies, pastries, cakes, and doughnuts are
low in fiber, low in fluid and high in fat.

6. Processed Food & Frozen Dinners
When you are trying to avoid constipation, stay away from
processed foods. Eat only fresh foods that include all the
fiber and nutrient content.

7. Fried Foods
Fried foods take a long time to digest which results in
constipation.

8. Unripe Bananas
Ripe bananas helps in relieving constipation.

9. Dairy Products
Products such as Cheese, ice cream, and other dairy
products are hard to digest and cause problems in the
digestive tract as they are high in fat and low in fiber.

10. If your anal fissures symptoms are persistent, it is
recommended to consult the best colorectal doctor for
better treatment.