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My 5 month old baby has a two really bad anal fissures (i can see the tears) what can i use that is natural to help heal them?

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Nothing : Just make sure your baby is not constipated because it will cause pain with bowel movement and make the anal fissure bigger. You may see some blood streaks in the stools at times. As long as it is not grose blood w fever, abdominal distention, fussiness, feeding problem...If it is. Go to er. A lot of babies are born with anal fissures. Not to worry unless with other signs and symptoms as above, ok?

Answered 10/3/2016

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Stool softeners: Anal fissures, especially in children, are often caused by sigificant constipation and large stools. A mild stool softener like docusate, karo syrup, or even a very low dose of milk of magnesia can take care of the constipation and get her bowels regular again. Goal is to get the stools the consistency of toothpaste. In the interim, an ointment like a&d or desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) should soothe her sore bottom.

Answered 7/13/2016

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