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Does warm salt water help to heal a tear in the anus as in anal fissure?
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That is good treatment for an anal fissure. Also it helps.to keep your bowel movement soft by drinking lots of fluids and eating fiber like fruits and vegetables.
Answered 7/12/2021
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