Fissure

What is Anal Fissure?

An Anal fissure is termed as the small cut or crack in the lining of the anal opening which may cause severe pain, bleeding during the bowel movements.

It is not a serious problem although it may lead to discomfort and pain which may become intolerable if not treated at the right time. Any age group of people can get affected by an anal fissure. Children or infants having the problem of constipation may get this problem. If fissure heals within 4-6 weeks, it is taken as normal. if it takes more than 8 weeks, it is considered as chronic. Chronic fissure requires consultation through Fissure Experts in Gurgaon. Some stool softeners and topical pain relievers may heal and relieve the discomfort.

What are The Signs & Symptoms of Anal Fissure?

The patient may not see the wound or crack, although he may experience the signs & symptoms given above:-

Discomfort, mild pain and itching
Severe pain while making bowel movements which may last for a long time
Bleeding in the stool or in toilet paper after a bowel movement
Visible crack in the lining of the anal opening
Small Lump or skin tag on the skin near the anal lining
Burning sensation in the anal area
Spasms in the ring of muscle at the end of your anus

What are the Causes of Anal Fissure?

An anal fissure may occur due to the negligence of health issues and intaking unhealthy diets. Some common causes are:-

Passing hard, large and dry stools
Chronic constipation
Anal Intercourse
Chronic Diarrhea
Straining too much while having bowel movements
Childbirth or normal delivery
Foreign Body Insertions
Trauma or injury

Apart from this, some uncommon causes which rarely lead to anal fissure are anal cancer, HIV, tuberculosis, syphilis & Crohn’s Disease.

What are the Types of Anal Fissure?

According to the age of the fissure, it has been decided into two types

Fresh Fissure: Which occur and heal within 4-6 weeks. Natural and home remedies are enough to treat the fissure problem.
Chronic Fissures: Which are older than 8 weeks and natural remedies are not even helping them to treat.

How to Diagnose the Anal Fissure?

A doctor may analyze the problem through physical examination and medical history. Some may wrongly be taken as hemorrhoids whereas Anal fissure can be evaluated with the crack or tear in the anal lining. Apart from the physical examination, some tools can be used which are:-

Anoscope
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy

What are the Possible Treatments of Anal Fissure?

Chronic Anal fissure cant be cured naturally, It should be treated via proven and risk-free treatments which are:-

Non Surgical treatments:- It includes using oral treatments, ointment, creams, and medications. Some of the treatments are Nitroglycerin, lidocaine hydrochloride (Xylocaine), Botox injection, Blood pressure medications. These will not offer permanent treatment but will surely cure the signs and symptoms raised.
Surgical Treatments:- To treat chronic anal fissure, surgery is the only way. Doctors usually choose the LIS or lateral Internal sphincterotomy which involve cutting a small portion of the anal sphincter muscle to reduce spasm, pain and to let it heal. Nowadays, Laser Treatment of Anal Fissure in Gurgaon is performed.
Home Care Tips:- Home care tips may not cure the anal figure completely, but it may prevent it or may cure the signs & symptoms of it. These include:-
1. Keep the Anal Area Dry
2. Use Mild Soap & Warm water to clean the affected area.
3. Have high fiber diets
4. Drink plenty of fluids
5. Take treatments to cure constipation and diarrhea
6. Change the infant’s Diapers frequently
7. Do not strain while making bowel movements
8. Over the counter laxatives

A doctor may use the combination of treatments to cure anal fissure effectively and permanently.

What are the Benefits of Laser Treatment of Anal Fissure:

Forget the traditional ways and get the laser treatment to cure the Anal fissure effectively. The laser is a painless technique through which laser light is produced over the affected area to heal it and to cut the infected part. It is the best & cost-effective treatment nowadays. One can find multiple reasons for choosing Laser Treatment to cure Anal fissure over traditional ways such as:-

No Cuts & Wounds
Non-invasive procedure
Daycare procedure
No Diet restrictions
Resume to normal routine from next day
Pain procedure
Less risk of infection
No or very less bleeding
High success rate
Easy and fast recovery.

What is the Cost of Anal Fissure treatment?

UPHI analyze the problem deeply and accordingly, provides the treatment. To know more about the anal fissure and its treatment cost, kindly visit the UPHI- Fissure Hospital in Gurgaon.