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The very sound of the medical term for the condition of tears in delicate anal tissue--"anal fissures"--is enough to make anyone cringe. It is not a fun condition, yet millions of people worldwide experience it. Educating yourself about anal fissures is the first step to learning to avoid them and to treat them when necessary.