On and off symptoms, scared to get checked

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I haven’t been officially diagnosed but I suspect that I’m dealing with fissures (had colonoscopy last year that was clear/no haemorrhoids flagged). my symptoms kind of come and go, I had a flare up in April with occasional spotting on wiping and anal itching/discomfort but eventually went away. it’s cropped up again this last few days and I’m a bit freaked out googling (I know) about supposed urgency in getting it looked at if your symptoms persist past x days.

I admittedly have a lot of health anxiety and have been at my GP’s a lot so far this year for unrelated issues so I feel a bit wary of going back yet again. but on the other hand I’m scared of chronic fissures or possibly missing something more severe. just need support idk.

Posted Jun 3, 2026, 1:48 AM UTC

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