Fissures Treatment in Bangalore

What it is? An anal fissure is a split or tear in the mucosa that lines the anus, that causes pain and bleeding with bowel movements. They are most common in infants, and are less common in school aged children. In adults, they may be caused by hard stool or diarrhea for an extended period. Additionally, a fissure may be due to decreased blood flow in older adults and high tension in the sphincter muscles. And fissures are common in people with Crohn’s disease. Diagnosis: Anal fissures are diagnosed by a rectal exam and visualization of the area. But fissures are often confused with hemorrhoids. Medical treatment Treatment is aimed at softening stool and relaxing the anal sphincter to promote healing. Most fissures heal on their own within 1-2 weeks. In infants, changing diapers often and cleaning the area can prevent and treat them. Dietary changes to include more fiber and fluids, plus topical creams can soothe the area. Chronic fissures are more difficult to treat than acute fissures, and can reoccur. If the fissure does not heal with lifestyle improvements, a patient should seek medical help to assure there is no underlying disease. Surgical options include Botox injection into the sphincter to relax it which will decrease pain and allow healing. Botox treatment can heal 50-80% of patients. A procedure called a sphincterotomy is reported to be 90% effective.

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