What are anal fissures?

An anal fissure is a very common and painful problem in the lining of the anus. It is related to the longitudinal tear within the anal canal. It is a very painful condition and can last for several hours to weeks. Anorectal bleeding and pain in the anus opening can commonly be experienced in the fissure. People who have constipation and release hard and large stools during a bowel movement are mostly affected by this problem.

What are Anal Fissure Symptoms?

• Distress, mild pain, and itching
• Pain during bowel movements
• Severe pain after bowel actions
• Bright red blood on the stool or toilet paper after a bowel action
• A noticeable fissure in the skin around the anus
• A small bump or skin tag on the skin near the anal fissure
• Spasms or a tightening sensation in the anus when wastes are passed
• Abscesses, painful boil-like swellings near the anus filled with pus, which may direct to a fistula leading to a foul-smelling mucus secretion
• Tingling feeling in the anal area

What causes fissure?

Most common causes of anal fissures:

• Passing hard stools
• Constipation and straining during bowel movements
• Chronic diarrhea
• Trauma in the anal walls due to inadequately lubricated anal intercourse or other insertion of foreign objectsh
• Usually tight and sphincter muscles or anal spasmh
• Previous anal surgeryh
• Certain other cancers such as leukemia
• Childbirth
• Less common causes of anal fissure:
  • Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis
  • Anal cancer
  • A sexually transmitted infection which cause the tissues to become soft and fragile such as HIV, Chlamydia, and Herpes
  • Tuberculosis
  • Syphilis

How are Anal Fissures treated?

Chronic anal fissure can’t be cured naturally. It should be treated via proven and risk-free treatments, which are:

Non Surgical treatments: It includes using oral treatments, ointment, creams, and medications for treatment. Commonly used medicines are Nitro-glycerin, lidocaine hydrochloride, Botox injection, and Blood pressure medications. These methods do not offer permanent results but can help relieve symptoms.

Surgical method: These methods help to correct chronic anal fissure. Doctors usually perform the LIS or Lateral Internal sphincterotomy, which involves making a cut on the small portion of the anal sphincter muscle that reduces spasm, pain and improved healing in the fissure area.

Laser surgery: Laser treatment is also nowadays very much popular to cure anal fissure conditions. Laser is a painless technique in which laser light targets the affected area and helps cut the infected part and heal the target site. It is the best and cost-effective treatment. Benefits of laser surgery over conventional surgery is:

• No cuts and injuries
• Non-invasive treatment
• Daycare method
• Resume to a normal routine with 1-3 days
• Less risk of infection
• No or very little bleeding
• High success rate
• Easy and fast recovery

Why choose Neelkanth Hospital for Anal Fissure Treatment in Gurgaon?

Neelkanth Hospital is one of the best multi specialty hospitals in Gurgaon. At Neelkanth, we have a well-rounded and expert general surgery team working with a highly advanced infrastructure to provide the best possible treatment for all patients. For further information, book an appointment at Neelkanth Hospital.