Question 1

i keep getting anal fissures and hemorrhoids?

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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 2

whats is the best way to heal anal fissures and hemorrhoids ?

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Treatments: Apply warm applications, apply ointment like anusol or anusol with hydrocortisone. Keep stools regular and soft with fiber in diet,drinking enough fluids and taking stool softeners if needed to avoid straining at stool. For painful thrombosed hemorrhoid or nonhealing fissure see a proctologist or colorectal surgeon for treatment.

Question 3

what surgery is best for fissures and hemorrhoids treatment?

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Different: Different conditions, different treatments. Hemorroihd veins observed and treated by avoiding constipation or straining, or surgical removal of the veins (banding, excision, stapling). Fissure observed with avoiding constipation, medical treatment like Nitroglycerin or botox, or surgical internal muscle sphincterotomy.

Question 4

bloody flat stools, abdominal pain, n/v, no hemorrhoids or fissures per pcp. h/o complex endometrial hyperplasia with atypia & ovarian tumor. poss dx?

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Need colonoscopy : The possibilities include inflammatory bowel disease, endometriosis, diverticular disease and something related to the tumor to name a few. Sounds like you need a colonoscopy. Ask you doctor about a GI referral. Also ask about the appropriateness of a ct scan.  Hope this helps!

Question 5

do pediatricians treat hemorrhoids and anal fissures?

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Many do: Pediatricians see many kids with bm difficulties and are very knowledgeable with management of perianal problems.  They will make the appropriate referral to GI or surgery if specialty input is needed.

Question 6

how do i prevent anal fissures and hemorrhoids? are there certain exercises i can do to help prevent them?

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Exercises:no: Anal fissures are caused from an overly tight anal sphincter muscle: that's the muscle that keeps the anus closed and relaxes when you poop. Keeping your stool soft can prevent hemorrhoids, by eating lots of fiber, drinking lots of water, exercising. Sometimes anal fissures just happen, even if you do all that. There are some prescription ointments that can relax the muscle & heal: see a doctor.

Question 7

can anal sex cause fissures or hemroids? i'v had anal sex for many years without issues. but now i have this ripping tearing sensation arond my rectum

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Rectal pain: The answer is yes. Fissures and hemorrhoid all irritation can result from anal sex. Sounds like you have a fissure. Should see your doctor for confirmation and treatment.

Question 8

is neo healar effective for external hemorrhoids and anal fissures.will it cure completely after 3 weeks.?

Accepted Answer

Anal fissure: If anal fissures are present, this product is unlikely to resolve them. This  situation should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon.

Question 9

what does it mean when "internal" hemorrhoids are on the "anal verge"?

i've been checked numerous times for the pains i have - no anal fissures.

Accepted Answer

Beyond the orifice: The anal verge is the distal end of the anal canal, forming a transitional zone between the epithelium of the anal canal and the perianal skin. Please google netterimages.com for a picture of the site of the anal verge.

Question 10

have hx of hemorrhoids and fissures.few weeks ago blood streaked bm my pcp said it was hemorrhoid.i notice dime size brown mucus after bms. normal?

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Not unusual: This bit of mucus is not unusual with anorectal inflammation. However if your symptoms are not resolving,I recommend that you consult a proctologist or colorectal surgeon for further treatment and follow-up..

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