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Anal fissure: What helps it heal?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 15, 2023 | Replies (80)Comment receiving replies
Ouch, @lisval. Anal fissures can be quite painful. Fellow members like @trishplace @dilly69 and @stlsampsondev can share their experiences and tips.
As you may already know, once you've had an anal fissure you may be prone to getting them again. So prevention is important. You may be able to prevent an anal fissure by taking measures to prevent constipation or diarrhea. Eat high-fiber foods, drink fluids and exercise regularly to keep from having to strain during bowel movements.
An anal fissure that fails to heal within eight weeks is considered chronic and may need treatment. Have you had this long? Is constipation or diarrhea a side effect of chemo that you're experiencing?
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Yes, I got it from diarrhea from chemo this past spring. It is finally healed after using the ointment for a few months and getting botox injections. I am very worried about it coming back so being very careful with what I eat and do. However, I feel great and am so thankful to have it behind me, for now at least!
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I visited a couple of colon/rectal surgeons for treatment of both internal
Hemorrhoids and fissure. The advice of high fiber and increased water helps but it’s a slow process. The doctor also first prescribed a compounded nitroglycerin ointment for anal pain but because it also messed with your heart and BP it made me light headed so I got a different compounded prescription for Nifedipine. Much better and I could use it during the day with no side effects. Since you’ve had chemo you’ll obviously need to see what meds interfere. Best of luck!!! I know how uncomfortable this is. I’m still working on digestive issues. I’m better but I have yet to find a gastroenterologist who really listens.