What is an Anal Fissure?
What should you know about it?
An anal fissure happens when a tear occurs in the skin in the anus region. Anal fissures will be uncomfortable and painful and will cause severe pain during or after defecation.
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What is an Anal Fissure?
An anal fissure happens when a tear occurs in the skin in the anus region. Anal fissures will be uncomfortable and painful and will cause severe pain during or after defecation.
Symptoms
Anal fissures can show several symptoms that can be physical. Often it can be both embarrassing and painful to speak about it. Few common symptoms of fissures to look out for:
Painful bowel movements are a common symptom of anal fissures, which are small tears in the lining of the anus, causing sharp, intense pain during and after bowel movements.
This occurs because the fissure, a small tear in the skin around the anus, can bleed when strained during bowel movements.
This occurs when the skin in the anal area tears due to strain during bowel movements causing discomfort, itching, and pain, especially when sitting or during bowel movements.
These tags are typically harmless, but they can form when the skin around a healed fissure becomes scarred causing irritation or discomfort, especially during bowel movements.
CAUSES
There are several causes of anal fissures, the most important cause is trauma to the anal lining. Few other causes can include:
One of the most common causes of anal fissures is excessive straining during bowel movements.
Women may develop anal fissures during childbirth due to the pressure and stretching of the anal area during delivery.
Frequent diarrhea can irritate and damage the anal canal due to the constant passage of liquid stool, leading to tears in the skin.
A diet low in fiber can lead to constipation, which makes bowel movements harder and increases the likelihood of straining.
tips to prevent
Preventing anal fissures involves a combination of dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, and proper care. Here are a few you can follow:
A high-fiber diet helps to soften stools, making bowel movements easier to pass without straining.
Drinking plenty of water helps to prevent constipation by keeping stools soft and easy to pass.
Avoid straining or sitting on the toilet for extended periods. Take your time, but don’t rush through bowel movements.
After bowel movements, clean the area gently with soft toilet paper or moistened wipes to avoid irritation.
treatment in Sri Ramakrishna Hospital
Some Fissures can be detected easily. For fissure, The initial diagnosis will begin with a clinical rectal exam. For the best treatment for anal fissure, consult a fissure specialist in Coimbatore. Depending on the severity, the Doctor would recommend surgery as a permanent solution for fissure.
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