what is an anal fissure?

Question

my son has been diagnosed with an anal fissure... a tear in the lining of his colon? any suggestions for natural healing in lieu of surgergy?

Answer 1

Anal fissures are not serious and are common in children. A fissure is a cut or tear in the anus, not in the colon. Hence the name ANAL fissure. Because of the density of nerve endings in the anus, they can be quite painful. They are usually the result of hard stool passing or repeated diarrhea. They can also be caused by the incorrect use of a rectal thermometer. If a child develops hard stools this is nearly always a dietary issue - the wrong foods, a lack of the right foods and insufficient water. Your son is very unlikely to require surgery. Improve his diet, make sure he takes the stool softener that was most likely recommended (OTC docusate sodium) and the fissure will heal on it's own without further intervention.

No antibiotics are needed. They're not caused by stress. It's not an ulcer or a hole. They don't cause bowel incontinence. It's just a fissure!

The next time you are given a diagnosis, please make sure you understand what it means. Ask questions and get answers from his pediatrician.

Answer 2

Well I worked in surgery and I help repair many of these. This procedure, if he has to have it can be very painful, however, alot of the time, the doctor will presribe a numbing cream as well as medicine. As far as natural healing, he could try soaking in epson salt and very warm water, until he gets surgery. Once diagnosis is confirmed, surgery is usually needed.

Also, this doesn't come from gays or anything like that. Some say that hair follicles get ingrown somewhat and caused the fissure to form. An incision has to be made to remove the hair and sewn back up.

Good Luck, and call a surgeron's office for any brochures or other advice.

Answer 3

There is certain discussion on-going regarding fistula’s and setons on anal fissure support forum.

I didn’t suffer it my self, but just would like to express my frustration on terrible condition I suffered for already 8 months, after hemmie excision.

Tremendous help and support I found on board http://anal-fissure.org

I have shared my story there

Answer 4

Hemorrhoids are associated with constipation and straining at bowel movements. How to get rid of hemorrhoids https://tr.im/ritMv
Pregnancy is also associated with hemorrhoids. These conditions lead to increased pressure within the hemorrhoidal veins that causes them to swell. Other conditions, for example chronic liver disease, may also cause increased venous pressure and may be associated with hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are very common and are estimated to occur in up to one-half of the population by age 50.

Answer 5

No surgery required take a antibiotic and apply a antibiotic creem or gel on the fissure.
This is a cut by the finger nail too long.
Cut has happened during cleaning after ****.

Answer 6

does anal sex cause fissure

Answer 7

This is also common in gay men and others who participate in anal sex. Not saying this in a bad way, just fact.

Answer 8

oh you don't want one of those! A friend's wife had one, brought on by stress. Hurts like heclll. It is a hardening of the tissue and a rent forming in it.
I gave her mangosteen juice, and it lessened it.

Answer 9

A hole or lession in the anus that has become infected and has turned into an ulcer. I have heard that they can get so bad that you can't control your bowls and soil yourself.

Answer 10

frequent enemas