Anal Fissures Treatment & Surgery

Anal Fissures Treatment & Surgery in Kondapur, Hyderabad

Anal fissures occur when the lining of the anus tears. It is also called an anal ulcer. It happens because there is a small tear in the mucosa (thin and moist tissue) that lines the anus.

It can affect people of all ages but it is common in infants. This is caused because of large or hard stools during your bowel movement.

What is an anal fissure?

An anal fissure is a small tear of the soft and thin tissue that lines your anus. Anal fissures can be very painful. You may notice blood in your stool. You will also find it difficult during bowel movements.

You should take proper treatment if you are suffering from anal fissures. It is important to take fibre in high amounts to reduce the chance of anal fissures. You may need surgery if medications are not working to treat anal fissures.

What are the symptoms of anal fissures?

The signs and symptoms of anal fissures include:

• You may experience pain during bowel movements.
• Blood in your toilet paper or stool.
• Crack around your anus.
• You may notice a skin tag or a small lump around the anal fissure.

What are the causes of anal fissures?

The causes of anal fissures include:

• Hard and large stools can also cause anal fissures.
• Constipation can also trigger anal fissures.
• If you had recent childbirth, you have a chance of anal fissures.
• Chronic diarrhoea can aggravate anal fissures.
• Anal intercourse can cause anal fissures.

When to see a doctor?

If you are having severe pain during bowel movements and notice blood in your stool, it is important to see your doctor immediately.

Request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Kondapur.

Call 1860 - 500 - 2244 to book an appointment.

What are the risk factors of anal fissures?

• Constipation can increase the risk of anal fissure.
• After giving birth, women can suffer from anal fissures.
• Anal intercourse can also increase the risk of anal fissures.
• Infants are more prone to suffer from anal fissures.

What are the complications associated with anal fissures?

• If you have experienced anal fissures once, you may experience them again in the near future.
• If an anal fissure cannot heal within few weeks, it may need immediate medical attention.
• An anal fissure can extend to the nearby muscles. This can decrease the chance of healing.

How to prevent anal fissures?

Few ways to prevent anal fissures are:

• Drink plenty of fluids
• Increase the amount of fibre intake.
• Exercise on a regular basis to improve your bowel movements.

How to treat anal fissures?

Anal fissures can be treated by medications. But chronic anal fissures may need surgery.

Non-surgical treatments

• Medications like oral diltiazem (Cardizem) and nifedipine(Procardia) may also be recommended to help relax and heal the anal sphincter.
• Botulinum toxin type A may also be injected to paralyze your anal sphincter muscles.
• He or she may also prescribe topical anaesthetic creams like lidocaine hydrochloride to relieve your pain.
• Your doctor may recommend nitroglycerin (Rectiv) to apply externally so that it improves the blood flow to the anal fissure and cure it easily.

Surgical treatments

If medications and other treatments are not working to cure the anal fissure, you may need surgery. Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy: This surgical procedure is commonly performed by a doctor at Apollo Kondapur. In this procedure, your doctor will cut a tiny portion of the anal sphincter muscle. This will reduce pain and spasm. It also helps in healing.

Anal fissures can occur due to a tear in the lining of your anus. It can heal on its own but chronic anal fissures need prompt medical care. Reports say that surgery is the best treatment to cure chronic anal fissures.