Home Remedies & Laser Surgery for Anal Fissure

The Anal Fissure is a small cut or tears in the thin skin of the anus, particularly the anal opening. 

This is typically caused by passing hard feces, lifting heavy weights, persistent diarrhea or constipation, obesity, and spending too much time on the toilet seat.

Common signs of the disease include painful bowel motions, soreness, itching, redness or swelling around the affected areas, and blood in the stool. 

There are various simple home remedies for anal fissures that you can do at your convenience.

According to Dr. Purnendu Bhowmik, a fissure doctor in Kolkata, you should try these home remedies if you are suffering from anal fissure. However, keep in mind that these remedies do not cure the condition but only provide temporary relief.

Home Remedies for Anal Fissure

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a natural substance that relieves pain with minimal adverse effects. It effectively treats anal fissures by mending, healing, and calming the damaged area’s skin.

Diet and Lifestyle Modifications

Proctologists in Kolkata advise patients to avoid sitting on hard surfaces for extended periods, which can put pressure on the anal region and irritate the skin.

Patients suffering from fissures are advised to improve their hydration intake. Each day, the patient should consume 25 to 30 grams of fiber and sufficient water to facilitate bowel movements.

Sitz Bath

Warm sitz baths can help alleviate anal fissures symptoms like pain and discomfort. Fill a tub with warm water and add a few drops of natural lavender oil. Mix it thoroughly. Make sure the water and the tub are clean. Sit in the tub in a straight position for 15 to 20 minutes. The sitz bath can be repeated up to three times each day. Ensure that the water temperature remains optimal.

Do I Need Surgery?

According to Dr. Purnendu Bhowmik, a fissure doctor in Kolkata, in case of a chronic fissure, home remedies do not work as they only provide temporary relief to the patient.

Therefore, in the case of a chronic fissure, surgery, especially laser surgery, is required for permanent relief from anal fissure.

During laser fissure surgery in Kolkata, the surgeon uses a laser to create an incision. This helps relax the tight anal sphincter muscles, thereby facilitating the healing of the fissure.

Laser surgery provides several benefits over other surgical methods. These include –

• Minimally invasive
• Local anesthesia
• Same-day discharge
• Minimal post-surgical pain
• Quick recovery
• Less blood loss