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Told i have an anal fissure. told to do sitz bath. am i supposed to use epsom salts? i did earlier, now my rectum feels like it's turning inside out.
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Comfort: Usually I do not recommend epsom salts. Just comfortably warm water is usually sufficient. Ask your own surgeon for instructions.
Answered 3/31/2015
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