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Yes, anal fissures can come back, primarily if the underlying factors that contributed to their development are not addressed. Recurrence of anal fissures is relatively common, particularly if predisposing factors such as constipation, diarrhoea, or anal trauma persist.
With the appropriate treatment, acute anal fissures typically take a few weeks to heal. However, chronic anal fissures can take several months.
One of the ways to prevent anal fissures is by eating a high-fibre diet and staying hydrated. However, if you have a family history of anal and rectum-related diagnoses or are experiencing other symptoms, it is best to speak with a doctor to have those symptoms checked.
Anal fissures are sharp cuts in the anal lining, while anal fistulas are abnormal canals that form in the lining of the anus. Additionally, haemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum.