An anal fissure is a common condition where there is a painful tear in the lining of the anus, the backside opening where feces is excreted. It is often described as feeling like passing broken glass.
Why does it feel like cutting when I poop?
An anal fissure is a small tear in the thin, moist tissue (mucosa) that lines the anus. An anal fissure may occur when you pass hard or large stools during a bowel movement. Anal fissures typically cause pain and bleeding with bowel movements.
Do hemorrhoids feel like knives?
Many people believe they have external hemorrhoids when they really have anal fissures, which are cracks in the rectal skin. Symptoms include: Pain. A sensation of razor blades passing when having a bowel movement.