### Patient: Doctor, I have been experiencing some changes in the appearance of my stool and also some symptoms related to my prostate. Can you tell me what is going on?
### Doctor: Yes, it sounds like you may have an anal fissure. This is a tear in the lining of the anal canal which can cause changes in stool appearance and sometimes lead to symptoms that resemble those of prostate issues. It is important to have it checked out and treated properly.