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  2. Anal fissure - Wikipedia

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    Most anal fissures are caused by stretching of the anal mucous membrane beyond its capability. [3] Superficial or shallow anal fissures look much like a paper cut, and may be hard to detect upon visual inspection; they will generally self-heal within a couple of weeks. However, some anal fissures become chronic and deep and will not heal.

  3. Human anus - Wikipedia

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    With anal sex, the anus can play a role in sexuality. Attitudes toward anal sex vary, and it is illegal in some countries. [5] The anus is often considered a taboo part of the body, [5] and is known by many, usually vulgar, slang terms. Some sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS and anal warts can be spread via anal sex.

  4. Rectal pain - Wikipedia

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    Two more highly common causes of functional anorectal pain are levator ani syndrome (LAS) and proctalgia fugax.Both of these conditions are thought to be caused by muscle spasms of the either the levator ani muscle or the anal sphincter muscle respectively, and may overlap symptomatically with a third less-common condition called coccygodynia which is the result of previous trauma to the ...

  5. Lateral internal sphincterotomy - Wikipedia

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    Lateral internal sphincterotomy is the preferred method of surgery for persons with chronic anal fissures, and is generally used when medical therapy has failed. [1] It is associated with a lower rate of side effects than older techniques such as posterior internal sphincterotomy and anoplasty, [3] and has also been shown to be superior to topical glyceryl trinitrate (GTN 0.2% ointment) in ...

  6. Everything You Need to Know Before You Have Anal Sex - AOL

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    Also important: “It may feel like an odd sensation, but done correctly, anal sex should not be painful,” says Alyssa Dweck, M.D., an assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

  7. Anorectal disorder - Wikipedia

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    Doctors uses a variety of tools and techniques to evaluate the type of anorectal disorder, including digital and anoscopic investigations, palpations, and palpitations.The initial examination can be painful because a gastroenterologist will need to spread the buttocks and probe the painful area, which may require a local anesthetic.

  8. 28 photos show what Iran looked like before the 1979 ... - AOL

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    From 1941 to 1979, Iran was ruled by King Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah. On February 11, 1979, the Islamic Revolution swept the country.

  9. Braving dangerous waters, Iranians seek a better life ... - AOL

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    "They showed us a red light on the horizon and said we should sail toward that," said Gholami, 31, one of hundreds of Iranians who have risked their lives to cross the English Channel.