Lateral internal sphincterotomy is the treatment of choice for anal fissures. A little tear in the sensitive, moist tissue that lines the anus is known as an anal fissure. Anal fissures, which commonly occur during and after a bowel movement, are brought on by the spasm of the anal muscles and can result in anal pain that can be pretty severe. For patients with chronic anal fissures, lateral internal sphincterotomy is the preferred surgical approach. It has a lower rate of adverse events than older methods and has no change in fecal continence.
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I have recurring anal fissures. Please assist.
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with an external anal fissure. Initially, I was prescribed Hydrocortisone cream and Lidocaine or Nifedipine gel. This did give me some relief, but it did not completely heal the fissure. Later, I was prescribed the Ciplox-TZ tablet with the SN plus 15, along with Duphal... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have probably got a recurrence of anal fistula. Please take high-fiber diet and laxatives, this can help prevent future recurrence too. Sitz bath is very effective. Do it as many times as possible. I have no idea about cow ghee, but a sitz bath works wonders. The... Read Full »
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