Anal fissure: What helps it heal?

Posted by lisval @lisval, Aug 2, 2022

Hey-wondering if anyone has developed an anal fissure during chemotherapy? What helped it heal? Any advice as it is very painful!

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mikayla | @mikaylar | Jun 17, 2025

In reply to @jette123 "Thx so much. Talking to specialist tomrrow" + (show)

50% of people can heal these on their own. I was unable to on 2 different times and had to have surgery. I wish you luck. The pain is unbearable, I know. Let us know how you are making out.

adlttl123 | @adlttl123 | Jun 19, 2025

In reply to @mikaylar "50% of people can heal these on their own. I was unable to on 2 different..." + (show)

In my case I have had to learn to live with it because I had a very bad doctor in the beginning. He should have done surgery on me. But I have figured out how to treat myself and stay on top of my constipation. Good luck to everyone. Prayers to all.

coco46 | @coco46 | Sep 3, 2025

I know this is an old thread but I wanted to mention something here for any future viewers looking for any help with the issue. It's not a solution for the over all problem but will help with maintenance.
Get a bidet installed on your toilet. It helps so much with ease of clean up and prevents getting sore from having to wipe all the time. You can even use it between actually having to go, just to keep the area clean and fresher feeling. I have always had a lot of bowel issues and diarrhea and after finally getting a bidet, I wished I had known about it all my life. Back when I used to have menstrual cycle, it helped so much with clean up for that as well.

skim3737 | @skim3737 | Sep 4, 2025

In reply to @coco46 "I know this is an old thread but I wanted to mention something here for any..." + (show)

I second this! I have severe GI problems and the $40 I spent on a bidet attachment for my toilet was the best $40 I ever spent. Highly recommend to anyone with GI and/or rectal problems.