An anal fissure is a small tear in the thin, moist tissue that lines the anus. The anus is the muscular opening at the end of the digestive tract where stool exits the body. Common causes of an anal fissure include constipation and straining or passing hard or large stools during a bowel movement. Most anal fissures get better with simple treatments, such as increased fiber intake or soaking in a warm-water bath. Some people with anal fissures may need medicine or, occasionally, surgery.
Symptoms of an anal fissure include:
Pain during bowel movements.
Pain after bowel movements that can last up to several hours.
Bright red blood on the stool or toilet paper after a bowel movement.
A visible crack in the skin around the anus.
A small lump or skin tag on the skin near the anal fissure.
Like a cut on the skin, the anal fissure needs time to heel. The goal of in-home treatment is to prevent constipation and hard bowel movements that will put more strain on the fissure. Relaxing the anal sphincter will also help the fissure to heal.
Drink more water: Drinking plenty of water will make stools softer and easier to pass.
Eat more fiber: Fiber is a bulk-forming laxative and promotes regular bowel movements.
Use stool softeners or osmotic laxatives: Both stool softeners and osmotic laxatives increase the water content of the stools, making them softer and easier to pass without straining the sphincter.
Take warm baths: A 10- to 15-minute warm bath or sitz bath taken three times a day will relax the anal sphincter and increase blood flow to the anus, helping to speed healing.
Surgery-
If you have a chronic anal fissure that is resistant to other treatments, or if your symptoms are severe, your health care provider may recommend surgery. Doctors usually perform a procedure called lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS). LIS involves cutting a small portion of the anal sphincter muscle. This technique may help promote healing and reduce spasm and pain.
Contact Mhaske Hospital if you have any pain during bowel movements or notice blood on stools or toilet paper after a bowel movement.
Our Hospital is well equipped with modern technology and a highly experienced team of general surgeons and Laparoscopic surgeons.Dr Chetan Mhaske is Best Laparoscopic and Colorectal surgeon in Punehas around 15+ years of experience and he is well know for Advanced Laproscopic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.
Disclaimer: The information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. The information is provided solely for educational purpose and should not be considered a substitute for medical advice.
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