Anal fissure: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention (8860455545)
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Symptoms of an anal fissure
A few symptoms associated with anal fissures include visible
cracks and tear around the anus, small lump of skin next to these cracks and
pain accompanied with blood during bowel movement. They also cause itching
around the anus.
What causes an anal fissure and who is at risk for an anal fissure?
These fissures usually occur by passing hard or large stools,
during constipation and diarrhea. A few other reasons include:
·
Straining during bowel movement particularly
in the case of acute constipation. It is mostly observed in the infants and the
kids, among whom the constipation issue is very common.
·
Straining during delivery can also
lead to anal fissure among the women.
·
People with inflammatory bowel
disease are also at high risk of developing anal fissure. The intestinal,
inflammation makes the tissue around the anus more susceptible to tearing.
·
Elderly are also prone to anal
fissure, due to decreased blood flow in their anorectal area.
Diagnosis of anal fissure
To diagnose anal fissure, doctor examines the anal
area. In a few cases, for a more
confirmed diagnosis, he may also conduct rectal exam, during which an anoscope
is inserted into the rectum. Anoscope is a thin tube that allows the doctor to
examine the tear in the rectum and find out if there exist any the other reason
for the fissure. In acute cases endoscopy might also be performed.
Treatment of anal fissures
Though it is not a very serious condition and in most of the
case it heals on its own within four to six weeks, yet if it extends beyond
that, it is considered chronic. A few treatments include:
- Certain treatments such as use
of stool softeners and applying topical pain relievers, such as lidocaine, can ease the discomfort and promote healing. Eating
fiber rich food, taking fiber supplements and drinking more fluids also
help in easing the symptoms.
- Sitz bath (a shallow bath that
helps to clean the space between rectum and vulva or scrotum) helps to
relax the anal muscles, relieves irritation and allows more blood flow to
the anorectal area.
- Application of Hydrocortisone cream
or nitroglycerin based ointment, also help to increase the blood flow to
the affected area and thus help in healing.
If the above treatments do not help to cure the symptoms,
doctors perform other treatments such as:
· Use of ointments such as calcium Channel blockers to relax the sphincter muscles.
· Botox injections can be administered into the anal sphincters. They temporarily paralyze the anal muscles and allow the fissures to heal and prevent the formation of new fissures.
·
If the above treatments also fail,
doctor may recommend anal sphincterotomy. During this surgery small incision is
made in the anal sphincter to relax them and thus allowing them to heal.
Prevention of anal fissures
Risk of getting anal fissures can be reduced by following a
few simple preventive measures such as by keeping the anal area clean with help
of lukewarm water and mild soap. One should keep the anal area dry. Drink lot
of fluids, eat fiber rich food and exercise regularly.
Infants diapers should be changed frequently.
Doctors at JN Clinic Deoria are one of the best in their
area and can be consulted for the treatment.
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