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A tear or small cut in the anal lining or anus is an anal fissure. The breaking in the anal lining causes severe pain or heavy bright red bleeding during bowel movements. Severe fissures can reveal tissue under the skin. Fissure is not a serious condition, as it is generally noticed in people affected by constipation.
Fissure repairs and heals itself in 3 to 5 weeks. For fissure, more than 7 weeks, it is considered as a chronic fissure. A stool softener or laxative generally relieves discomfort and pain. If Fissure is not healed after pain reliever and tropical medication, a Proctologist may advise for surgery.
Diagnosis:
A proctologist may ask you, your medical history and perform a physical examination, including an inspection of the anal region. Generally, the tear is visible.
A small anus fissure looks like a new tear, like a paper cut. A chronic anus fissure has a deeper and inner tear and may have internally or externally fleshy growths.
The fissure's location informs about its cause. A fissure that can be examined on the side of the anal opening, not in the back or front, is an indication of a sign of other disorders, such as Crohn's disease. Proctologist may advise further advanced testing if Proctologist thinks you have an underlying condition such as :
Treatment:
Fissure heals within a time of few weeks if you take steps advised by a Proctologist to take a stool softener or tropical medication, which includes intake of fibers and fluids. Soaking the tear of the anus in warm water for 10 to 20 minutes several times a day, after bowel movements, may help to relax and healing.
If your symptoms persist, you have a chronic fissure, Proctologist may advise further treatment, such as:
Nonsurgical treatments:
Surgical Treatment
If a Proctologist diagnosis a chronic anal fissure that does not affect other treatments, or if your symptoms are severe, a Proctologist may advise you for surgery. Proctologist usually performs a medical procedure called lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS), which includes cutting off a tiny portion of the anal opening muscle to reduce pain and increase the rate of healing.
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