Anal Ulcer: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
An anal ulcer is an open sore in the anal canal. Many are chronic fissures, but ulcers can also be caused by infections, inflammatory bowel disease or, rarely, cancer — so persistent ones should be examined.
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Anal Ulcer in India
Anal Ulcer is diagnosed and treated by proctology specialists. At a first consultation, a specialist can examine you, confirm the cause and explain which treatment suits your case, such as Laser Fissure Surgery and Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy.
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| Delhi NCR | 1,003 | 711 |
| Bangalore | 777 | 481 |
| Hyderabad | 460 | 621 |
| Mumbai | 453 | 477 |
| Chennai | 336 | 544 |
| Kolkata | 271 | 601 |
| Pune | 268 | 318 |
| Ahmedabad | 174 | 579 |
| Thane | 174 | 245 |
| Navi Mumbai | 125 | 140 |
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| Jaipur | 118 | 155 |
| Agra | 106 | 267 |
| Indore | 105 | 71 |
| Lucknow | 82 | 79 |
| Bikaner | 72 | 4 |
| Kanpur | 66 | 31 |
| Pimpri-chinchwad | 66 | 3 |
| Nagpur | 64 | 107 |
| Amravati | 61 | 214 |
| Aligarh | 59 | 181 |
| Greater Noida | 56 | 19 |
| Agartala | 55 | 49 |
| Bhopal | 54 | 84 |
| Surat | 54 | 75 |
| Visakhapatnam | 50 | 68 |
| Prayagraj | 49 | 222 |
| Amritsar | 48 | 208 |
| Nashik | 47 | 82 |
| Ranchi | 46 | 179 |
| Belgaum | 41 | 5 |
| Jammu | 41 | 3 |
| Vadodara | 41 | 69 |
| Mangalore | 40 | 10 |
| Alwar | 39 | 129 |
| Gorakhpur | 39 | 7 |
| Chandigarh | 37 | 35 |
| Vijayawada | 37 | 67 |
| Ahmadnagar | 36 | 167 |
| Anantapur | 36 | 158 |
| Guntur | 36 | 16 |
| Ludhiana | 34 | 68 |
| Mysore | 33 | 28 |
| Kalyan | 31 | 0 |
| Meerut | 31 | 24 |
| Patna | 31 | 101 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 31 | 35 |
| Coimbatore | 30 | 78 |
| Bhavnagar | 29 | 4 |
| Jodhpur | 28 | 24 |
| Kukatpalli | 28 | 0 |
| Bareilly | 27 | 14 |
| Hapur | 27 | 2 |
| Moradabad | 27 | 4 |
| Nellore | 27 | 7 |
| Thrissur | 27 | 0 |
| Udupi | 27 | 4 |
| Akola | 26 | 184 |
| Bhatpara | 26 | 0 |
| Jabalpur | 26 | 11 |
| Kharagpur | 26 | 0 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 25 | 0 |
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| Raipur | 25 | 34 |
| Secunderabad | 25 | 0 |
| Kochi | 24 | 4 |
| Kollam | 24 | 8 |
| Rajkot | 24 | 39 |
| Ajmer | 23 | 103 |
| Madurai | 23 | 32 |
| Malappuram | 22 | 9 |
| Shiliguri | 22 | 0 |
| Shyamnagar | 22 | 0 |
| Bathinda | 21 | 13 |
| Borivli | 21 | 0 |
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| Varanasi | 21 | 54 |
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| Kamarhati | 19 | 0 |
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| Bhiwandi | 18 | 0 |
| Dwarka | 18 | 0 |
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| Bharuch | 17 | 15 |
| Bhayandar | 17 | 0 |
| Bhilai | 17 | 2 |
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| Darbhanga | 16 | 15 |
| Hisar | 16 | 17 |
| Kadapa | 16 | 0 |
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| Tirupati | 16 | 4 |
| Udaipur | 16 | 10 |
| Cuttack | 15 | 10 |
| Dehra-dun | 15 | 0 |
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| Alappuzha | 14 | 81 |
| Dhanbad | 14 | 64 |
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| Rohtak | 14 | 11 |
| Ujjain | 14 | 0 |
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| Barddhaman | 12 | 0 |
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| Shimoga | 12 | 2 |
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| Berhampore | 11 | 0 |
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| Mathura | 11 | 9 |
| Nanded | 11 | 6 |
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| Sangli | 11 | 0 |
| Aizawl | 10 | 36 |
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| Satara | 4 | 3 |
| Siddharthnagar | 4 | 0 |
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| Suryapet | 4 | 0 |
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| Amroha | 3 | 0 |
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| Ballia | 3 | 0 |
| Banaskantha | 3 | 0 |
| Banda | 3 | 0 |
| Bharatpur | 3 | 2 |
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| Dharmapuri | 3 | 0 |
| Dharmavaram | 3 | 0 |
| Etawah | 3 | 0 |
| Gadag | 3 | 0 |
| Ichalkaranji | 3 | 0 |
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| Malegaon | 3 | 0 |
| Mau | 3 | 0 |
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| Proddatur | 3 | 0 |
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| Shahjahanpur | 3 | 0 |
| South West Delhi | 3 | 0 |
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| Anakapalle | 2 | 0 |
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| West Singhbhum | 1 | 0 |
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Treatment Options
| Treatment | Specialist | Cities Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Fissure Surgery | Proctology | 471 |
| Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy | Proctology | 471 |
Proctology hospitals
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Proctology Hospitals in India
2,406 hospitals are listed for this speciality. The 8 hospitals with the most listed surgeons are shown.
| Hospital | City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality |
|---|---|---|
| Max Super Speciality Hospital | Delhi NCR | 66 |
| Manipal Hospital | Delhi NCR | 60 |
| Apollo Spectra Hospitals | Delhi NCR | 55 |
| Fortis Hospital | Delhi NCR | 34 |
| Apollo Hospital | Chennai | 32 |
| Sir Ganga Ram Hospital | Delhi NCR | 31 |
| Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals | Delhi NCR | 31 |
| Ruby Hall Clinic | Pune | 24 |
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Causes
- Chronic anal fissure
- Crohn's disease
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Tuberculosis or, rarely, cancer
Diagnosis
- Examination and proctoscopy
- Biopsy for ulcers that don't heal
- Blood and swab tests for infection
When to see a doctor
See a doctor for any anal sore lasting more than two weeks.
Treatments
Laser Fissure Surgery
A laser is used to remove the unhealthy edges of a chronic fissure and any sentinel tag, encouraging healthy healing. It may be combined with sphincter relaxation.
Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy
A small, controlled cut is made in the internal anal sphincter muscle to relieve the spasm that stops a chronic fissure from healing. It is highly effective for chronic fissures.
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FAQs
What are the common symptoms of Anal Ulcer?
Pain during bowel movements; Bleeding; Discharge; A sore that doesn't heal.
What causes Anal Ulcer?
Chronic anal fissure; Crohn's disease; Sexually transmitted infections; Tuberculosis or, rarely, cancer.
How is Anal Ulcer diagnosed?
Examination and proctoscopy; Biopsy for ulcers that don't heal; Blood and swab tests for infection.
What are the treatment options?
Depending on severity, options include Laser Fissure Surgery, Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy. A specialist will recommend what suits you after examination.
When should I see a doctor?
See a doctor for any anal sore lasting more than two weeks.