{"id":1287,"date":"2019-12-21T03:45:45","date_gmt":"2019-12-21T03:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/?p=1287"},"modified":"2026-03-17T05:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T05:53:11","slug":"anal-fissure-treatment-kochi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/anal-fissure-treatment-kochi\/","title":{"rendered":"Anal Fissure Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"text-justify\"><strong>Anal Fissure<\/strong>:  An Anal fissure is a small tear that occurs in mucous lining tissues of the anus. This crack in the skin or anal tears can cause severe pain and bleeding after bowel movements.&nbsp; The condition may occur when passing hard or large stools during a bowel movement.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;It is very common and can affect people of any age and is usually not a serious condition. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-justify\">Though these fissures or anal tears heal on its own within 4 to 6 weeks or gets better with simple treatments such as increased fiber intake or using stool softeners and topical pain relievers, in some cases these fissures can be chronic and may need surgery.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/anal-fissure.jpg\" alt=\"Anal Fissure - is a small tear that occurs in the mucous lining tissues of the anus\" class=\"wp-image-1316 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/anal-fissure.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/anal-fissure-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/anal-fissure-300x300.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading page-header\">What are the Symptoms of Anal Fissure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list text-justify\">\n<li>Pain\nduring and after bowel movements, sometimes can be severe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traces\nof red blood on the stool &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>burning\nor Itching or irritation around the anus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\nvisible tear in the skin surrounding the anus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\nsmall lump of skin or skin tag on the skin near to the tear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading page-header\">What causes Anal Fissure? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Common\ncauses of the anal fissure include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passing\nlarge or hard stools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constipation\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straining\nduring bowel movements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low\nblood flow to the anal area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic\ndiarrhea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Childbirth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other reasons can include HIV, tuberculosis, syphilis, herpes,\nanal cancer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading page-header\">How does the doctor diagnose Anal Fissure?  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-justify\">The doctor examines the area around the anus and performs a digital rectal exam to diagnose an anal tears. The procedure involves using a short, lighted tube (anoscope) to investigate the anal canal. The location of anal fissure provides information about the cause of the condition. Other tests to diagnose anal fissure include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flexible\nsigmoidoscopy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colonoscopy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading page-header\">Anal Fissure Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/anal-fissure-treatment.jpg\" alt=\"Anal Fissure Treatment Options include Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy (LIS), Anal Dilatation, LASER Ablation, Medications\" class=\"wp-image-3285 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/anal-fissure-treatment.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/anal-fissure-treatment-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/anal-fissure-treatment-768x575.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/749;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anal Fissure treatment options include Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy (LIS), Anal Dilatation, LASER Ablation or LASER Surgery, Medications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several lifestyle changes and home remedies provide relief from pain and discomfort caused by anal fissures. These include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list text-justify\">\n<li>Adding\nfiber to the diet: Fiber-rich food help keep stools soft and improve fissure\nhealing and these include fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains.&nbsp; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drink\nadequate fluids to prevent constipation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular\nexercise and physical activity: Engage in moderate physical activity, such as walking\nfor at least 30 minutes for few days of the week. The activity promotes regular\nbowel movements and increases blood flow to all parts of your body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid\nstraining during bowel movements: Straining puts pressure on the mucous lining\nof the anal area and leads to the reoccurrence of fissures. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soaking\nin warm water for 10 to 20 minutes several times a day help relax the sphincter\nmuscles and promote fissure healing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading page-header\">Nonsurgical Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list text-justify\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nitroglycerin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nitroglycerin (opens in a new tab)\">Nitroglycerin<\/a>: Applying medication containing nitroglycerin externally helps increase the blood flow to the fissure and promote healing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Topical anesthetic creams (rectal fissure creams or anal tear creams)&nbsp;provide pain relief.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Botox injection paralyzes the anal sphincter muscle and relaxes spasms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood pressure medications help relax the anal sphincter. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading page-header\">Surgical Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-justify\">Surgical procedure for anal fissure is known as lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS). The procedure involves cutting a small portion of the anal sphincter muscle to reduce spasm and pain. This action promotes fissure healing and is an effective medical treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. R. Padmakumar and team at VPS Lakeshore Hospital are best doctors for Piles and Fissure Treatment in Kochi.  Read more on Other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/general-surgeries\/\">General Surgeries<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/stapler-hemorrhoidectomy-treatment-kochi\/\">Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anal Fissure: An Anal fissure is a small tear that occurs in mucous lining tissues of the anus. This crack in the skin or anal tears can cause severe pain and bleeding after bowel movements.&nbsp; The condition may occur when passing hard or large stools during a bowel movement.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;It is very common and can [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1312,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[68],"class_list":["post-1287","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-services","tag-proctology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1287","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1287"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1287\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3772,"href":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1287\/revisions\/3772"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1312"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1287"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1287"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}