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No longer have pain or bleeding of fissure. how long should i continue nitroglycerin & stool softner to ensure it's completely healed and no relapse?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Check : Please check with your doctor -- this thing can recur!

Answered 10/4/2016

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