Glyceryl trinitrate ointment is mainly used to reduce the pain caused due to small tears, especially in the anal region. It helps increase blood flow in the anal region, thereby relaxing the muscle in that area. It is mainly used to treat anal fissures.
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What are the symptoms of an acute anal fissure?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 36 years old. Since last week, I have been dealing with rectal discomfort. There is no bleeding. I tried to self-check, and the pain is on the back of the rectum, and the discomfort lowers when I lay on my side rather than my back. This discomfort seemed to happen after four straight... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The discomfort or pain can be due to a small anal breach or an acute anal fissure. I do not think that it is a previous anal fissure that has re-opened because that would have caused excruciating pain and usually causes bleeding. An acute anal fissure is common with dia... Read Full »