Treatment of anal fissure
- An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anus.
- It causes:
- Severe pain.
- Bleeding during bowel movements.
- It is initially treated with:
- Medications.
- Ointments to relieve pain and promote healing.
- In chronic cases, treatment may include:
- Laser therapy.
- Injections.
- Surgery to relax the internal sphincter muscle.
- The goal of treatment is to:
- Achieve complete healing of the fissure.
- Prevent recurrence.