Question 1

anal fissure--does bleeding come and go?

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Maybe, but...: Bleeding per rectum may originate in the anal canal, the rectum, or further up the line. Frequent anal sources of bleeding include hemorrhoids & fissures, that may respond to modifying stool texture (fiber, softeners) and topical agents, or require further intervention. Similar bleeds can be seen with anal & rectal cancer, infections, ischemic colitis, diverticular bleeds, inflammatory bowel, etc.

Question 2

can you tell me how one go to the restroom (#2) with an anal fissure?

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Keep stool soft: Drink plenty of water, take fiber, avoid acidic foods like citrus and tomato products. Mineral oil by mouth can ease the passage of stool. Using a numbing cream like Dibucaine ( needs Rx) can help.

Question 3

i have a chronical anal fissure that its symptoms appear once every several months and go away the same day. do i have to treat it surgically ?

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No...: Anal fissure usually is symptomatic for continuous periods of time.  Episodic symptoms like you describe speak against the diagnosis.  Perhaps you are experiencing  periodic hemorrhoid flare-ups.  Good luck!

Question 4

i have anal fissure and 2 sentinel tags at 3o clock and 9 o clock position.when i go to bm it will swell n aft bm it will shrink.how to shrink tags?

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Hemorrhoids : These most likely  are external hemorrhoids that is the reason they enlarge during straining for bowel movements.  Try avoid constipation &amp; see your doctor.  Good luck.

Question 5

what's an anal fissure?

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Tear of anus.: An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining (mucosa) of the anus. Typical symptoms associated with anal fissures are pain and bleeding. Fissures are quite common, but are often confused with other causes of pain and bleeding, such as hemorrhoids.

Question 6

had a previous anal fissure?

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Specialist: I believe that your best course is to consult a proctologist or colorectal surgeon for diagnosis, treatment and follow up care. You may be dealing with a recurrent anal fissure but I would be concerned about the presence of a perianal abcess which requires treatment by a specialist. In the meantime apply warm compresses or take sitz bath.

Question 7

can a anal fissure heal it's self?

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Yes: They are very painful and can take a long time to heal, but they can heal by themselves.  The medications only really help with pain, they don't actually cause healing to occur.

Question 8

can an new anal fissure be healed ?

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Anal fissure: Can be a big pain the arse! but treatment is for  symptoms  not actual cute. Use witch hazel.  Stool softener (colace).

Question 9

how to make anal fissure feel better?

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Avoid Hard Stools: Keep your stools soft with fiber(metamucil). Drink plenty of water as well. Try tucks pads (witch hazel). May need medicated creams, may need surgery. See your doctor to know what you need to do.

Question 10

how can you treat anal fissure (tear) ?

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First: You need to have an exam by a doctor to know what you have. At home, anal fissure is "treated" by avoiding constipation, take bowel softeners, drink lots of liquids & avoid caffeine and alcohol, warm bath soaks, anesthetic ointment from your doctor, etc.

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