What is Fissure in ano
Fissure in ano is a straight cut in the lining of anus. It affects both men and women equally. It’s a very painful condition experienced by almost all mainly due to passing of hard stools. Mostly it heals by itself but if not then medical intervention is required.
Causes of Fissure in ano:
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- During childbirth
- Chron’s disease/ ulcerative colitis/Irritable bowel disease
Symtoms of Fissure in ano:
- Severe pain during or after passing stools
- Passage of bright red color blood while passing stools
- Burning sensation in anus
- Itching in anal region
- Sometimes discharge from the anal canal
- Lump of the skin (skin tag) near anal fissure
Prevention of anal fissures:
- To drink plenty of water to avoid constipation
- Consume fiber rich diet
- Keep the anal region clean and dry
- Treat the diarrhea complaint at the earliest
- Exercise regularly
Homeopathic treatment for Fissure in ano:
Homeopathic medicines help in relieving the symptoms like pain while passing stools, burning and itching sensation etc. It arrests bleeding per rectum. It helps in healing the fissures in anal canal thus it prevents surgery. It helps in treating the underlying cause of fissures like constipation, diarrhea etc. It also helps in preventing the recurrence of fissures.