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Can you tell me how one go to the restroom (#2) with an anal fissure?
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Keep stool soft: Drink plenty of water, take fiber, avoid acidic foods like citrus and tomato products. Mineral oil by mouth can ease the passage of stool. Using a numbing cream like Dibucaine ( needs Rx) can help.
Answered 9/19/2019
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