Question 1

will exercise worsen a fissure?

Accepted Answer

No: Typically not: aerobic exercise will not worsen condition.  Strenuous resistance training with heavy weights may cause stress at anal canal maybe prolapse and should be avoided during active anal fissure.

Question 2

i am a 37 f with a job and a hobby that require sitting. i do barre/pilates/yoga at least 3x/week. i have degenerative disks, some fissures, bulging, and narrowing, and my leg just started to feel weaker after days with no exercise. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: You need to be reevaluated by a neurologist or a spine orthopedist or a neurosurgeon.

Question 3

is it ok to exercise while having an anal fissure? specially exercises like pushups?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Exercise would be fine with an anal fissure.  Activities that cause friction in the anal area, like bike riding, may not be recommended while the area is trying to heal.

Question 4

is it ok to take miralax daily (or every other day) until a fissure heals? i increased water, fiber, & exercise but still need extra help w softening.

Accepted Answer

Osmotic Laxative: Yes, it is OK to take Miralax daily.
There are different types of laxatives.  Some are safer than others . It depends on how they work.
Saline laxatives
Stimulant laxtives-most bowel addicting
Stool softners- colace
Osmotic laxatives- This is  Miralax type
If it becomes chronic or lasting more than 3 months, causing more symptoms  I would consider  finding out the cause of the constipation

Question 5

3 months since anal fissure/sphinter surg. still gas still escapes. after 3 mon any hope it will get better, any exercise?

Accepted Answer

Anal fissure surgery: If gas escapes, there is still weakness.
Have you discussed this with the surgeon. He/she knows what they found and what extent they went to.. Leakage of fluid and stool is more of a problem..Sounds like the "kegel" exercise might help.. Try sitting in warm water to soften the scar. Good luck.

Question 6

i love to exercise daily. would 60 min of walking or biking/ day  speed or impede healing of  anal fissure.? thanks for any advice in  advance.

Accepted Answer

Exercise in: General is always good for your health. As to healing the fissure, no relation. How ever, if you don't drink additional fluid at the rate of 20 oz per hour of exercise, you can get constipated and this will make your fissure worse. Proper diet and fluids has the most impact on healing fissures.

Question 7

mri says c5-6&c6-7-small posterior central disc protrusion and annular fissure, is it serious?can i crossfit & do exercise with weights?any precautions

Accepted Answer

Continue living: In the absence of symptoms, you should continue to stay active. Nothing sounds bad enough to need intervention. Use your common sense with activity.

Question 8

what to do if i have two anal fissures, help!?

Accepted Answer

Fiber/hot baths: The hot bath will help relieve the spasms that are often present with a fissure.  Increase your fiber and water intake to keep the stool soft.  If you are not getting better within a few days see a colon and rectal surgeon who can often treat it without surgery.

Question 9

does lords procedure for anal fissures is good?

Accepted Answer

Lord's procedure: It is a simple surgical procedure thajt can be very helpful.

Question 10

i have chronic anal fissures, what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

See a Surgeon: Non-surgical treatment includes warm water soaks 2- 3 times a day, increasing fiber intake, drink lots of water, and taking stool softeners or laxatives. Witch hazel (tucks (witch hazel) pads) can help. Some relief in a day or two usually. It may take several weeks for the fissure to heal completely. Sometimes fissures heal without treatment. May require surgery.

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I am a 37 f with a job and a hobby that require sitting. i do barre/pilates/yoga at least 3x/week. i have degenerative disks, some fissures, bulging, and narrowing, and my leg just started to feel weaker after days with no exercise. what should i do?

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Is it ok to exercise while having an anal fissure? specially exercises like pushups?

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Is it ok to take miralax daily (or every other day) until a fissure heals? i increased water, fiber, & exercise but still need extra help w softening.

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3 months since anal fissure/sphinter surg. still gas still escapes. after 3 mon any hope it will get better, any exercise?

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I love to exercise daily. would 60 min of walking or biking/ day speed or impede healing of anal fissure.? thanks for any advice in advance.

A member asked:

Mri says c5-6&c6-7-small posterior central disc protrusion and annular fissure, is it serious?can i crossfit & do exercise with weights?any precautions

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What to do if i have two anal fissures, help!?

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Does lords procedure for anal fissures is good?

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I have chronic anal fissures, what do you suggest?

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