About a year ago I had a bad case of constipation and during the "relief", I stressed my anus and tore the skin between it and my vaginal opening. It usually dosnt bother me too much, but when i have a hard stool, sometimes it tears again and stings for a while. Any tips on healing it or easing/preventing pain?
2007-06-23 16:52:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
You need to see a doctor. That tear can get infected very easily. I know someone that happened to. Please go.
2007-06-23 16:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of water and eat more fiber (fruits and veggies). You might also want to try a stool softener. Not a laxative, but a stool softener. They are sold over the counter at the drugstore. It's pretty much a fact of life once you have a fissure that you describe and you usually won't have issues if you keep your bowel movements softer by a proper diet.
2007-06-23 16:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it bleed all the time? Is it deeper than one layer of skin?
Is it longer than 1/4 inch? If not, you don't need stitches.
What have you tried?
First, drink 1/2 gallon of water a day.
Eat at least 2 fruits, 3 veggies, and 3 whole grain bread/cereal/rice/pasta a day.
Soak in a very warm bath every day until it heals.
If very irritated, use cortisone ointment, or antibiotic ointment.
Use baby wipes after BM; they clean better, and have soothing ingredients.
2007-06-23 17:07:54 · answer #3 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're describing an anal fissure. Usually treated with a high fiber diet and stool softener to prevent straining while you move your bowels. And sitz baths of epsom salts along with applications of zinc oxide to promote healing. But the best thing you can do first, is to seek proper medical treatment.
2007-06-23 20:46:22 · answer #4 · answered by ✿Donna❀ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best suggestion i could make is too tell you to visit a doctor because a tear could be more serious than it sounds and could lead to a risk of infection. don't take a chance visit the doctor and he/she could if the tear is okay (not getting infected) and they could possibly prescribe you something to help it heal or ease the pain.
2007-06-23 16:56:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
:) That's the funniest question I've seen here!!!!! :)
I would have it sewed. But there is also something called Dermabond that you can use to glue skin together.
www.DermaBond.com
http://cgi.ebay.com/High-Viscosity-Dermabond-EXP-03-2009-12-per-box_W0QQitemZ180131689965QQihZ008QQcategoryZ31477QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I've heard that super glue works the same but just stings more. But I wouldn't use super glue on a sensitive part like that.
I would be careful not to use too much glue and accidentally glue the whole hole shut. :) ha ha ha!!!!! :)
Because then you'll be full of sh#8t for quite a while!!!
Sorry! ;)
2007-06-23 17:28:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
oooh, ouch! I think about all you can do is see a doctor. It does sound like it needs stitched, and like your constipation issues need addressed as well. eat more fiber!
2007-06-23 16:55:25 · answer #7 · answered by Bronte'swish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.fascrs.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=3
The one thing that helps soften my stools is to have some cashews or honey roasted peanuts. Just make sure you are not allergic to nuts before you eat them.
2007-06-23 16:55:12 · answer #8 · answered by Gender Different 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should take some constipation medicine like maginense sidetrack you drink it an it should help or put some soap in ur butt.
2007-06-23 17:00:51 · answer #9 · answered by Nakeiria R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make an appointment with your doctor. you made need a surgical repair. this is not a good place for an E. coli colony.
2007-06-23 16:54:40 · answer #10 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋