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A member asked:
Can small anal fissure heals on its own with high fiber diet, lot of water, and warm baths with no topical or gel medicine.
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Yes: It will usually heal if you keep your stools soft.
Answered 12/26/2022
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Possible: Anal fissures are caused by passing large, hard stools, Preventing that can allow the fissure to heal. You are on the right track to healing.
Answered 8/17/2014
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