Anal fissures usually develop due to irregular defecation habits such as constipation and straining. This situation can lead to patients' fear of going to the toilet and isolation from social life. Consulting a doctor without wasting time and taking the necessary precautions can prevent more serious situations. Liv Hospital Samsun General Surgery Specialist Op.Dr. Kadir Yıldırım gave information about anal fissure and its treatment.
A vicious circle
The tears that develop on the skin of the anal canal are called anal fissure. is given. These tears cause severe pain and suffering to the person during defecation. This pain is sharp and tearing. Sometimes it is so severe that it brings tears to the eyes of the patients. Sometimes the pain is accompanied by minor bleeding. Due to these problems, defecation turns into fear for the patient. Severe pain causes contraction of the muscle structure in the anal canal. When contraction occurs, the crack tears more, which causes more contraction, resulting in a vicious circle.
The reasons why a crack occurs in the anus…
The most common cause of anal fissure is irritation of the tissues in the anus or anal canal. The most common cause of this irritation is constipation. Irregular defecation and, rarely, long-term diarrhea can lead to anal fissure, as can constipation. One third of pregnant women also develop anal fissures. The tension that occurs during normal birth often causes anal fissures. Other underlying factors can also cause anal fissures.
How is the diagnosis made?
Diagnosis. It is easily detected by surgical examination. At first, endoscopic control is not performed due to pain. In the following process, patients must undergo endoscopic examination. It should be done.
To protect against anal fissure, Dr. Kadir Yıldırım's suggestions are as follows:
Get rid of constipation. Drink plenty of water during the day to get rid of constipation. , eat fibrous foods, consume plenty of yoghurt containing probiotics.
Use pain-relieving ointments and hot water baths for short periods of time.
Cleaning the anal area should be given great importance and showers should be taken frequently.
Surgical treatment is applied to patients who do not improve in the acute period and whose complaints do not decrease. The surgical treatment applied is extremely easy. It does not cause the patient to lose daily work or strength. In addition, botox applications applied to that area have recently been found successful.
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