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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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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Comfort: Usually I do not recommend epsom salts. Just comfortably warm water is usually sufficient. Ask your own surgeon for instructions.

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Answered 3/31/2015

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A member asked:

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.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Dr Rao and 2 doctors agreed

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