Fissure
What is an Anal Fissure?
An Anal Fissure (Fissure-in-Ano) is a tear in the anal canal, common in all ages, including infants. It usually occurs at the back of the anus along the buttock cleft.
🔹 Acute Fissure – Fresh tear, easier to heal
🔹 Chronic Fissure – Hard to feel, may have a Sentinel Pile (skin tag)
Causes of Anal Fissure
- Constipation & Hard Stools – Excessive straining
- Diarrhea – Frequent bowel movements causing trauma
- Childbirth & Pregnancy – Pressure on anal muscles
- Anal Trauma – Rectal procedures, anal sex
- Underlying Conditions – Crohn’s disease, STDs, TB
Symptoms of Anal Fissure
✅ Severe Pain during & after defecation
✅ Bleeding (streaks of blood on stool/tissue)
✅ Itching & Malodorous Discharge
✅ Pruritus Ani (anal itching)
✅ Sentinel Pile (small skin tag in chronic cases)
Seek medical help if pain & bleeding persist!
Treatment for Anal Fissure
1. MEDICINES (For Acute & Some Chronic Cases)
🔹 Medicinal Treatment
- Oral Medicine – Reduces inflammation and promotes healing
- Local Medicine – Ointments/Creams to relax the sphincter
- Oil Therapy – Ayurvedic medicated oils for rectal relaxation
🔹 Additional Non-Surgical Treatments
- Sitz Bath – Warm water soak after defecation for pain relief
- Herbal Cream – Our research-based herbal cream helps to heal fissure
2. SURGICAL TREATMENT (For Chronic & Non-Responsive Cases)
🔹 Botox Injection – Relaxes anal sphincter for 3-6 months
🔹 Lord’s Dilatation – Manual stretching of the anal canal
🔹 PLIS (Partial Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy) – Small cut in sphincter to ease defecation
🔹 Laser Surgery – Bloodless & precise sphincterotomy using laser for faster healing
Why Choose Dr. Mahajan’s Piles Care Clinic?
✅ Expert Proctology Care
✅ Non-Surgical & Laser Treatment Options
✅ Fast Recovery & Minimal Discomfort
What is an anal fissure?
An anal fissure is a small tear or ulcer in the lining of the lower anal canal, often caused by constipation, straining during bowel movements, or other conditions like Crohn’s disease. It can result in pain, bleeding, and discomfort during defecation.
How is an anal fissure treated?
Treatment includes dietary changes, high-fiber diets, plenty of fluids, and medications to relieve pain and heal the tear. For severe cases, advanced options like Ayurvedic treatments, lifestyle modifications, or surgical procedures may be recommended.
What causes anal fissures?
Common causes include chronic constipation, straining during bowel movements, pregnancy, trauma, or inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease. Hard stools and repeated pressure on the anal area are the primary culprits.