Question 1

is anal fissure an early sign of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Anal fissure is : Caused by irregular bm's either chronic diarrhea or constipation. Regulate your bms by eating properly, drinking properly and avoiding excess alcohol and caffeine.

Question 2

what causes light bruising in a doughnut shape around the anus, roughly two centimeters from the anal opening to four or five centimeters out. no signs of anal fissuring. no signs of blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. If you have not engaged in receptive anal intercourse, a remote issue to rule out would be amyloid.  It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 3

what are signs that an anal fissure is healing properly?

Accepted Answer

Less pain blood: Less pain and less blood are good indicators that you are improving.

Question 4

i have anal fissure can i masterbate, will it affect my anal fissure healing?and what are the signs of healing fissure?

Accepted Answer

: Just avoid contact with the anus (dildo, finger, etc) and no problem at all. Reduced pain, bleeding or other symptoms will tell you it's healing.

Question 5

i am prone to getting anal fissures. can lifting weights cause an anal fissure? max amount lifting is 50 pounds (25 each side).

Accepted Answer

Not really: constipation with hard and big sized stool and trauma to the anal area are the main reasons

Question 6

can anal fissures cause extra skin growths around anal area i've had anal fissure problems before this is the first time i noticed skin growths ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A chronic fissure will often develop a "sentinel tag"  at the base of the fissure.  If you have growths elsewhere it may be unrelated to the fissure.

Question 7

i was diagnosed with an anal fissure couple years ago. was prescribed rectiv ointment but would cost me 660.00 out of pocket. are there any alternative treatments for anal fissures? something for pain and to help reduce the anal fissure?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the fissure is acute and shallow, correction of an abnormal bowel  issue will resolve it in 2-3 weeks. A chronic fissure may stop bleeding but may not heal without surgical correction. You need to be properly evaluated with a discussion of your diet, fluid intake, bowel pattern and confirming the diagnosis with followup to confirm actually healing even if the symptoms resolve. See a colorectal.

Question 8

hi doctors, i have a question regarding anal fissure/abscess. i doubt that its an abscess, based on images ive seen looks more like anal fissures. i wanted to know who i can go to for them to cut&drain this and if classic smart plan will cover this?

Accepted Answer

Start with GP: Before jumping to treatment make sure you have the diagnosis confirmed with your GP. Fissures are not commonly cut and/or drained and they are typically seen in inflammatory bowel disease. If surgery needed your GP will be able to advise based on your insurance plan.

Question 9

hello, i am healing from anal fissure since 2 weeks and following the home treatment regime. how long should i avoid playing some sport (badminton or basketball). is there a chance that fissure might reopen? also, do fissures ever heal permanently?

Accepted Answer

: Regular exercise and sports shouldn't aggravate a healing or healed anal fissure but the bearing down like you're straining to have a bowel movement does. If you don't require such a straining motion during basketball or badminton, these activities should be ok for you. On the other hand, weight lifting would be a no no!

Question 10

i recently noticed anal fissure. do not engage in anal sex, i heard hpv can be a reason for the fissures. can hpv of the cervix cause the anal fissure?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't think so: Anal fissures are common &amp; usually reflect hard or bulky stools or stools that pass too fast. HPV is a site specific germ &amp; if there is no anal sex (which can cause fissures) there is little reason to expect HPV would be there.

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Is anal fissure an early sign of pregnancy?

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What causes light bruising in a doughnut shape around the anus, roughly two centimeters from the anal opening to four or five centimeters out. no signs of anal fissuring. no signs of blood in stool?

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What are signs that an anal fissure is healing properly?

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I have anal fissure can i masterbate, will it affect my anal fissure healing?and what are the signs of healing fissure?

A member asked:

I am prone to getting anal fissures. can lifting weights cause an anal fissure? max amount lifting is 50 pounds (25 each side).

A member asked:

Can anal fissures cause extra skin growths around anal area i've had anal fissure problems before this is the first time i noticed skin growths ?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with an anal fissure couple years ago. was prescribed rectiv ointment but would cost me 660.00 out of pocket. are there any alternative treatments for anal fissures? something for pain and to help reduce the anal fissure?

A member asked:

Hi doctors, i have a question regarding anal fissure/abscess. i doubt that its an abscess, based on images ive seen looks more like anal fissures. i wanted to know who i can go to for them to cut&drain this and if classic smart plan will cover this?

A member asked:

Hello, i am healing from anal fissure since 2 weeks and following the home treatment regime. how long should i avoid playing some sport (badminton or basketball). is there a chance that fissure might reopen? also, do fissures ever heal permanently?

A member asked:

I recently noticed anal fissure. do not engage in anal sex, i heard hpv can be a reason for the fissures. can hpv of the cervix cause the anal fissure?

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