Health Care

“A pain in the ass”… that’s what an anal fissure causes. As the name suggests, anal fissure is a small fissure or a crack in the anal canal that can cause a lot of bleeding, pain and discomfort. When someone develops anal fissure, passing stool becomes a near impossibility, because the pain while doing so can become excruciating. The situation is worse for those suffering from chronic constipation because they need to put in extra effort to pass stool and this makes the condition even graver. When this happens the bleeding also intensifies leading to blood stains on the toilet seat and the toilet paper.

The aims of any anal fissures treatment is pain relief simply due to the fact that the pain can make matters worse. Here a paracetamol can relieve the pain but some of them can lead to constipation as well – so care must be taken to select the right one. Some people use a petroleum jelly to get relief. Others prefer the use of baby wipes in the place of toilet paper. The idea is to keep the anus as relaxed as possible so that there is not too much pressure, particularly while passing stool and also just after it. Using water (particularly lukewarm water) for washing the area and drying it carefully is also a good idea for all those suffering from anal fissures. In fact, maintaining a high level of common hygiene is always important, but more so for anal fissures treatment.

Aerobic exercises and trying to keep away from general stress also forms a part of anal fissures treatment. Drinking a lot of water (at least 2 liters on a daily basis for an adult) is also a great idea. When the urine is a light yellow in color, then you know that there is enough water in the system. Alcoholic drinks are not good for anal fissures treatment because they dehydrate the body and thus reduce the water levels rapidly.

There are a few anal fissures treatment products that can be applied lightly over the anus for quick relief. They actually work internally by penetrating to the cell membranes and positively affecting the natural immunity of the human body. A few of them are also soluble with the human tissues ensuring that they get absorbed quickly and this provides relief from the pain and the bleeding.

Foods form another line of anal fissures treatment. There are some foods such as those that are rich in fibers that are light on the stomach and do not exert pressure on the anal canal. So cereals such as pasta, bread and brown rice are good. The diet should also include fresh vegetables and fruits daily. If these foods are not available for whatever reason, even supplements can be opted for. A stomach upset can make matters worse because the person would then need to use the loo frequently, and thus try to reduce (if possible completely eliminate) oil and rich foods from the diet.