This tear will: keep re-opening as long as you are straining at large, hard, difficult to pass, infrequent bowel movements. In order to let it heal, consider softening your stools through diet (increase intake of stone fruits and their juices) or via medication (PEG 3350 vs Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide).) Your doctor can help guide you through your struggles with anal fissures.
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