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Treatments

Fissure

A doctor can diagnose the fissure after a physical examination of the anal area. Rectal Exam: It involves inserting a finger or a small instrument into the rectum, which is painful. A specialist will use anesthesia on the area before the rectal examination. Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy: A flexible viewing tube is used to inspect the insides of the anus and rectum. This diagnostic test may be ordered if the doctor wants to rule out more serious anal diseases.

Types Of Fissure

  • 1. An acute anal fissure lasts for less than six weeks.
  • 2. A chronic anal fissure has symptoms for longer than six weeks.
  • 3. A primary anal fissure has no identifiable cause.
  • 4. A secondary anal fissure has an identifiable cause.

Symptoms Of Fissure

  • 1. Pain and a long deep burning sensation is caused while passing stools.
  • 2. Stools are red as they contain fresh blood.
  • 3. Cracks in the anal skin is visible.
  • 4. Itching and discomfort around the anus.
  • 5. Pus may occur on the anal fissure.
  • 6. Discomfort while urinating, some patient might tend to urinate more frequently, due to a related condition known as dysuria.
  • 7. A small skin tag on the skin near the anal fissure.

Causes Of Fissure

  • 1. Sexually transmitted Infections.
  • 2. Anal Sex.
  • 3. Muscle Spasms
  • 4. Constipation.
  • 5. Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis and other inflammatory bowel diseases may occur ulcers in the anal region.
  • 6. Pregnancy and child birth: during delivery, the line of the anus can tear and cause anal fissures.
  • 7. Prolonged diarrhea.

Anal Fissures Can Be Prevented By

  • 1. A well-balanced diet consisting of plenty of fiber.
  • 2. Consumption of a lot of water and other fluids.
  • 3. Changing diapers frequently for babies.
  • 4. Going to the toilet, when you feel like it.
  • 5. Regular exercise which helps reduce the risk of constipation.
  • 6. Staying hydrated during and after exercise.
  • 7. Avoiding sitting on the toilet for long periods of time.
  • 8. Avoiding the use of rough or perfumed toilet papers.