by Fissulyna » 09 Jul 2008, 00:05
In general, anal fissure (fissure-in-ano), anal ulcer, hemorrhoidal diseases, and levator spasm (proctalgia fugax) are benign conditions of the anorectal area which affect subjects, including humans, of all ages, races, and sexes. While hemorrhoids and anal fissures do not garner the attention given to life threatening diseases, they are responsible for considerable suffering and disability, affecting over 26 million people in the U. S. , Europe, and Japan.