Anal fissure is an injury in the anus.
This injury is either a cut or a tear in the canal which passes stool i.e. the anus. This condition is very common among adults. It is one of the most common causes for rectal bleeding during infancy. Anal fissures can be caused if you pass hard and large stools, due to anal sex or probing things into the rectum.
Common Symptom for Anal fissure?
Aggravating pain during a bowel movement. An urge to itch that area becomes very prevalent. You may even bleed during this period.
Handy tips for Anal Fissures
- 1) Apply Wheat Germ & Aloe
Apply Wheat Germ Oil at the affected area to help in the healing process. Apply Aloe compresses on the anus as the healing properties helps in alleviating the pain. A warm bath can provide relief to those painful fissures.
You can also clean the area clean by using chamomile and witch hazel infusion. Their have properties of healing and can help the blood vessels shrink.
- 2) Avoid Getting Diarrhea
See to it that you are not affected by diarrhea because the watery stools are as harmful as hard stools. These soften the tissues around the rectum causing it to become a sore.
- 3) Use Lubrication
Another method of treating the problem is to apply petroleum jelly into your rectum. You can also apply creams which contain vitamin A and D but do consult your doctor before you buy any such cream.
- 4) Keep the Area Dry & Avoid Scatching
A key factor to avoid anal fissures is to keep the area dry. With every shower or bowel movement try to dab the area with baby powder.
- 5) Avoid Scratching
Avoid the urge for scratching. Having razor sharp fingernails would just add to your woes as it may tear through the anal tissue. Apply calendula balm to relieve any kind of itching and pain. St. John's wort oil, aloe vera gel or plantain infusion also helps in healing. Apply this three times a day or as per your needs.
Avoid using rough toilet paper as it may cause more problems. Be gentle while wiping the sores as it may open up the sores due to constant rubbing. Avoid scented and colored toilet paper. These may cause irritation. If possible use facial tissues to wipe your bottom.
- 6) Lose that Extra Pound
Now is a good time to lose some weight. When you are overweight, you tend to sweat between the buttocks. This slows down the the healing process.
- 7) Use Special Pillows
Sitting can be a painful task for all those suffering from this problem. To alleviate the pain while you are sitting, use a pillow. There are many different kinds of pillow in the market such as liquid-filled pillow, doughnut-shaped pillow and other kinds too.
An enema in this state may be painful, but you can have a slippery elm enema to negate acidity and ward off causes of irritation.
- 8) Drink Nettle Juice
Drink nettle juice for an easy bowel movement as well as to be free from the soreness caused by the fissures. Drink one teaspoon three times a day.
The best bet for avoiding anal fissures is to have a healthy and well balanced diet. This diet contains fruits, vegetables, whole grain and drinking eight to ten glasses of water.
