Can erythromycin ointment be used for anal fissure

When a child has anal fissure, it will be very painful, which will make the child cry easily. At this time, parents should be patient in dealing with this matter. There are many reasons for anal fissures in children. Parents should first find out the reasons for anal fissures in children, or take their children to the hospital for examination and treatment, and under the guidance of a doctor, relieve the pain caused by anal fissures in children.

Can I use erythromycin ointment for anal fissure?

Yes, the treatment for anal fissure is to apply erythromycin ointment to the affected area.

Causes of anal fissure in children:

1. Anatomical factors

The superficial part of the child's external anal sphincter forms the anococcygeal ligament behind the anus. It is hard and has poor elasticity. The pressure behind the anus is relatively high and it is easily damaged, forming anal fissures.

2. Trauma

Some children suffer from constipation. Because their stools are dry and hard, they exert too much force when defecation, which can easily damage the skin of the anal canal. Repeated damage can cause deep lacerations that extend through the entire layer of skin, forming chronic infectious ulcers. Constipation causes anal fissures in 14% to 24% of cases, but constipation can also be a consequence of anal fissures due to the pain and fear of defecation in children.

3. Infection

If a child suffers from some other anal canal diseases, such as anal sinusitis, the affected area will spread downward and cause subcutaneous abscesses, rupture and become chronic ulcers, which can also cause anal fissures.

Anal fissure can be divided into acute and chronic types.

Acute anal fissures occur over a short period of time and are red, shallow, with fresh, neat fissures and no scarring. Chronic anal fissures have a long course, recurrent attacks, a deep and irregular bottom, often with hypertrophic nipples at the upper end and sentinel piles at the lower end, generally known as the triad of anal fissures. Sentinel piles are caused by subcutaneous lymphatic congestion, similar to external hemorrhoids. During the examination, they are seen first and then the fissures, which helps with diagnosis, so they are called sentinel piles or fissure piles. In the late stage, perianal abscesses and subcutaneous anal fistulas may also occur.

Fruits for anal fissure patients’ recovery:

1. Banana

Bananas are rich in dietary fiber and fructooligosaccharides, which are beneficial to the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines. When beneficial bacteria reproduce, they produce some organic acids, which can stimulate intestinal peristalsis, improve constipation, and prevent anal fissures. It is recommended to eat ripe bananas.

2. Pears

Pears are not only delicious and juicy, sweet and sour, but also rich in nutrients, containing a variety of vitamins and fiber, which can relieve constipation and aid digestion.

3. Hawthorn:

Add fresh hawthorn, walnut kernels, and white sugar to water and cook for a while. Drink frequently instead of tea. Eating hawthorn and walnut kernels has nourishing and laxative effects, and can be used to prevent and treat dry mouth, thirst and constipation caused by loss of body fluid.

4. Pitaya:

It is rich in fiber and pectin, which helps retain water, helps digestion, strengthens the stomach, moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movements. It also contains nutrients such as vitamins A, C, B1, B2 and carotene.

In addition, sesame seeds, honey, vegetable oil, and walnut kernels can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements. Children with anal fissures should eat more of them.