Question 1

have tried preperation h , anusol, sudocrem nothing works - i need pain relief from anal fissure asap! in so much pain! my doc was rubbish?

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GI or Procto Dr.: You may need a GI or Procto Dr.  The anal fissure, depending on the size of it, needs to heal. Pain meds may be needed and it is recommended to have stools that are regular and at the least NOT constipated to allow the area to heal without stretching as much. A Colo-rectal dr (or proctologist) and/or GI may be better than the rubbish dr. you saw, as the anal fissures are literally a Pain in the A.

Question 2

is it normal to have anal fissures?

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No: Anal fissures are common, but not normal; tears in the lining of the anus; often assoc with hard stool, and/or tight anal sphincter.  If they are in the north/south locations of the anus can be seen in otherwise healthy people; other locations can be assoc with things like Crohn's disease; Crohn's fissures can be north/south too.
See your doc, gi, or colorectal specialist; may (not) be a big thing.

Question 3

how much do anal fissures bleed?

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usually mild: It is not the bleeding with most anal fissures that is the problem--it is the intense and severe pain, which can be difficult to control.

Question 4

can metamucil cure anal fissures?

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Part of Treatment: Anal fissures are usually related to passing hard constipated stool or other trauma to the anal canal. Keeping your stools soft with fiber (metamucil) is only part of the treatment. Drink plenty of water as well. May need medicated creams to help as well, see your doctor to know what you need to do.

Question 5

proctofoam otc for anal fissures ?

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Ok to use Proctofoam: But just as important is to be sure to be eating a high fiber diet and most importantly drinking 80-100oz of caffeine free, alcohol free fluid daily, more if you workout strenuously. There are other meds that work better but if no repsonse to above after2 months you may need surgery to avoid complications such as an abscess. See a colorectal surgeon.

Question 6

will daflon help with anal fissures?

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Not in my book: daflon is a medication for chronic venous insufficiency anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anus as far as I know there is no connection and I have never suggest that for anal fissure best treatment for anal fissure keep bowels soft and use sitz bath ( warm water in bath tub) and see a doctor for medication and possible surgery

Question 7

i keep getting anal fissures and haemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

See doc: You need to see a doctor for an examination. You may be instructed to adjust your diet a little to prevent straining and hard stool.

Question 8

help please! could brown beans heal anal fissures?

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A cup of standard: Brown beans has 12 grams of fiber. While the brown beans will not heal your fissure they can help with constipation (as long as you hydrate well enough). By not having large, hard, dry feces being passed -it gives the fissure a chance to heal without being split back open again.

Question 9

what are some of the best creams for anal fissures?

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Cream(s): I usually recommend a nitroglycerin-based ointment.  Also, some pharmacies can make up their own concoction with the collaboration of your doctor. This is called a compounding pharmacy. Perhaps talk with your local compounding pharmacist to see if they have a formulation that is helpful. It is vitally important that you find out why you're having this problem and prevent it/let it heal. Good luck

Question 10

what to do if i have anal fissures that keeps coming back?

Accepted Answer

Ok to use Anusol: But just as important is to be sure to be eating a high fiber diet and most importantly drinking 80-100oz of caffeine free, alcohol free fluid daily, more if you workout strenuously. There are other meds that work better but if no repsonse to above after2 months you may need surgery to avoid complications such as an abscess. See a colorectal surgeon.

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Have tried preperation h , anusol, sudocrem nothing works - i need pain relief from anal fissure asap! in so much pain! my doc was rubbish?

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Is it normal to have anal fissures?

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How much do anal fissures bleed?

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Can metamucil cure anal fissures?

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Proctofoam otc for anal fissures ?

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Will daflon help with anal fissures?

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I keep getting anal fissures and haemorrhoids?

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Help please! could brown beans heal anal fissures?

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What are some of the best creams for anal fissures?

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What to do if i have anal fissures that keeps coming back?

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