How to deal with anal fissure treatment and medication?

Anal fissure is a highly painful symptom with many causes, most of which are caused by dry stools or hemorrhoids. Therefore, when anal fissure occurs, the cause should be considered first and symptomatic treatment should be given. Below I will introduce to you how to use medication to treat anal fissure.

Method 1: Diet adjustment

Dietary adjustment is also a good way to prevent anal fissures. Drink more water, eat less meat, increase the intake of high-fiber foods such as vegetables and fruits, and avoid spicy, fried and other foods. These can keep bowel movements smooth and reduce the occurrence of anal fissures.

Method 2: Sitz bath to relieve pain

Sitz bath is also an important measure to treat anal fissures and other perianal diseases. When anal fissure occurs, the patient should take a sitz bath with Glauber's salt or 1:5000 potassium permanganate. You can just take a sitting bath after each bowel movement. The purpose of this is to keep the area around the anus clean immediately after each bowel movement.

For people who are not convenient to sit in the bath (such as pregnant women, stroke patients), flushing can be used. At present, there are many toilets with flushing function on the market. Patients who have the conditions may wish to try them.

Method 3: Oral medication to make stool soft

Patients can take lactulose laxatives or paraffin oil orally to make the stool soft and lubricated. In addition, anal suppositories can also help relieve the inflammatory pain of local wounds of acute anal fissures, improve local blood circulation, and promote wound healing. Generally, it can be used 1 to 2 times a day, alternating between use after defecation or at other times.

For areas that have already cracked, applying some medication can relieve pain and promote healing. Usually, in the acute phase, the wound can be applied with ointments such as Shengji San and Jiuhua Gao, while chronic anal fissures can be treated with Shengji Gao or Baiji Gao.