The fissure is a small wound that appears in the anus, such as a kind of cut located right at the entrance of the anus, causing symptoms such as pain, discomfort, small bleeds and burns during defecation.
This type of fissure is usually caused by the passage of very dry and hard stools, which dilate the sphincter, causing the injury. However, other problems such as constipation, severe diarrhea, intimate contact in the region, genital herpes or hemorrhoids can also lead to the development of a fissure.
- The fissure can cause symptoms such as anus pain.
- Burns and burns during defecation and urination and the presence of blood in the stool.
- Select the symptoms from the following test to see if there is a risk of a crack:.
The anal fissure wound can cause an anal sphincter spasm that makes it difficult to evacuate and in the most severe cases, there may even be blood in the stool. In children and infants, fissure can aggravate constipation by causing pain, and the child may be advised to use natural laxatives to soften stool and promote discharge. Discover some home laxative options for babies and children.
The most important thing in the treatment of the fissure is to maintain adequate intimate hygiene, to avoid infections that hinder healing. To do this, whenever possible, after defecating or urinating, you should wash the area with plenty of water and some intimate soap or clean the toilet paper with water. Industrialized wet wipes may not be a good option, as they may contain alcohol and other substances that end up irritating the area.
In addition, taking siege baths with warm water for 5 to 20 minutes, after mainly defecating, is also an option, as they soothe burns and reduce pain, but other strategies are:
Ointments should be used during treatment when symptoms are very severe and cause a lot of discomfort during defecation. So, some examples of ointments are:
These ointments can be indicated by a proctologist and should be adapted to each person’s symptoms and the specific cause of the fissure.
In the most severe cases, when the crack is wide and deep, your doctor may indicate oral and anti-inflammatory pain relievers, such as acetaminophen or naproxen, to relieve pain and inflammation, or antibiotics such as neomycin or gentamicin, for example, to treat possible infections.
Other treatment options for anal fissures, especially chronic ones, include the use of botulinum toxin, botox and surgical procedures, which aim to reduce the tone of the anal sphincter and improve symptoms and the appearance of new fissures when other treatments are not sufficient. to cure the cracks.
Most of the time, fissures are caused by very dry stools and constipation, and therefore it is recommended to invest in a balanced diet high in fiber, in addition to relying on regular physical activity to help regulate the intestine.
However, to avoid dry stools, it is very important to drink enough water. Watch this video for our nutritionist’s tips for drinking more water during the day: