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I have had an anal fissure which i went for an op for, it has since healed. now i do feel lumps that are itchy and simetime painful. is there a way to heal this besides operating?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Fissures: You can use a topical agent for relief. Dietary change, especially adopting a high fiber diet and keeping stools soft is treatment for fissures.

Answered 11/18/2019

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