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How long is it supposed to it take for an anal fissure to heal?
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Depends: On what you are doing. Can take many days or a few weeks. Bowel softeners to avoid straining and constipation, warm baths, local anesthetic ointment from your doctor, avoid rubbing or scratching the area, dink lots of liquids, avoid caffeine & alcohol that are dehydrating, etc.
Answered 2/22/2016
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