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What to do about anal fissures that open even with soft poop. is there something wrong with the muscles or the lining of the anus? nitroglyc not work
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Metronidazole: Is the best conservative treatment.surgery rare. Would recommend seeing a GastroSpecialist
Answered 5/27/2017
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May need surgery: chronic scarring from fissure healing and tearing may not heal - too much topical steroid can also cause fragile anoderm (anal skin) that tears easily
Answered 10/8/2017
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