Anal Fissure is small tear or cut in the lining of rectum, which can be excruciating while passing stool. It is not a serious problem but if it prolongs for more than 8 weeks then it is categorized as Chronic Fissure, which requires medical attention. Anal Fissure is very common problem occurring to old & young both, bleeding is also seen in many cases while defecating.
Signs & Symptoms of Anal Fissure are as following :
What are the Types of Fissure?
There are two types of Anal Fissure, one is Acute Anal Fissure which lasts less than 6-8 weeks, then there is Chronic Anal Fissure which is classified as being persistent for more than 8-12weeks. Chronic Anal Fissure required medical treatment by experts.
What kind of Diagnosis is done for Fissure?
Physical examination is performed to visually confirm the fissure, doctor easily spots the fissure but if fissure is not spotted then doctor can use anoscope to identify you anal canal. Anal fissure is always on the back or front of anal opening but if any fissure is spotted on the sides of anal opening then it can be something serious than Anal Fissure.
What are the Treatments for Fissure?
Many Anal Fissures heal by themselves over period of time, if you take precautions & take steps to stop derogating fissure then it heals within days. Soaking in warm water after bowel movement is also advised for reducing the pain. But if symptoms persist for too long then you can have Surgical & Non Surgical Treatments.
If the Anal Fissure persists then small surgery is performed by the doctor where small portion of anal sphincter is pierced to reduce spasms & promote faster healing, but this is usually avoided by the doctors.
What are Prevention metrics for Fissure?
Anal Fissure can be prevented by following simple tips like :
What are the Causes of Fissure?
Anal Fissures are common in infants & usually occur for no reason, but in adults there are few factors responsible for Anal Fissure,
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