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What's the solution for anal fissure? i got prescribed nitroglycerin. is this enough or do i need more? would aloe vera work? it is more inside anus
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Possible Surgery: There are a number of topical ointments that can aid in healing an anal fissure including nitroglycerine and calcium channel blockers. If these measures fail, a surgical procedure called sphincterotomy is performed where a portion of the anal muscle is cut to relax the anus, allowing the fissure to heal.
Answered 8/4/2017
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