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I have an anal fissure, it itches, I can't help but scratch it and then It hurts for hours.

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Sean355
Sean355

I was diagnosed with an anal fissure 3 weeks ago.  The Doctor prescribed Destin, Stool Softeners, and Sitz Baths.  The problem however lies in when I pass a stool and I clean the area, I think I am making the fissure worse with the way I clean it as I push hard with the tissue paper, because if I don't the area doesn't seem to be clean.  I've tried using the preparation H wet wipes containing Witch Hazel and Aloe, but they haven't helped, and the doctor actually told me that the preparation H may be making the fissure worse.  I asked a pharmacist about this and she also agreed and said the best course of action is a Sitz bath, but I can't just be taking baths all day, is there anything else I can do? 

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  • jennifer_15117
    jennifer_15117 Sean355

    Posted

    Hello Sean

    I'm sorry you're having this awful problem I know it all too well. First and foremost you need to not wipe at all. After going you need to get into a little tiny area of your bathtub or shower where you can clean it with water only and then pat it dry. I have found that using coconut oil and even more so using diaper rash cream to be the most effective I use Burts bees because it has 70% zinc and the zinc help it to heal. It also gives a protecrive coding and stops all burning and when you pass stool again it creates a barrier to minimize pain you Will need to apply this after each bowle movement. Eating lots of vegetables and fiber will help greatly. Eating soft foods taking extra beneficial flora will help greatly

    Wishing you the best for a speedy recovery I found a wonderful homeopathic official remedy on the Internet that works amazing private message me and I'll give you the information

    • jennifer_15117
      jennifer_15117 Sean355

      Posted

      Sean-I am using colace (stool softener) and magnesium citrate to move things through. This allows it to all come out first thing in the am allowing me to go on with my day and also giving for more healing time between BMs

      I take 1 tsp mag calm after lunch and two stool softeners with dinner. At bedtime I take 1table spoon mag and if I. We'd more I inche up by 1/2 or 1/4 teaspoon. Don't take to much or it can cause burning diarreeaha. It is all natural and non addictive . You may want to try to to get everything out in am and then clean with water and then apply oitment and go on your way- 8 truly hope this helps it is nightmare I know

  • npearson5837
    npearson5837 Sean355

    Posted

    I had a couple fissures and the way I cured is by get a bidet seat for my toilet. This help to get it clean without touching it which can cause issues as you are aware. I have been trouvle for over a year now just by doing that. Had troubles for years. The do have one at costco if you are near one. I really hope this helps.
    • jennifer_15117
      jennifer_15117 npearson5837

      Posted

      I agree I also purchased a toilet seat like the above mentioned and it has helped so much ! Easy to have it installed and not that expensive
  • crag42617
    crag42617 Sean355

    Posted

    I had them for two years, and had different lotions and potions, to no avail. So what you do is drink 2-4 extra pints of water everyday. This will stop hard stools forming, which is one of a few reasons for anal fissures. Mine went in a few weeks, aw doing the water thing.
    • Txbootsy
      Txbootsy crag42617

      Posted

      Yes drinking half your body weight in ounces of water helps ons, and introducing smoothies in your diet too. You need your stool to be extra soft. decrease bread and cheese too.
    • crag42617
      crag42617 Txbootsy

      Posted

      The annoying thing was, that if my doctor had suggested the extra water in the beginning, it would have saved me two years of misery. I worked the water thing out myself one day!
  • clive85043
    clive85043 Sean355

    Posted

    Hi Sean,

    ​Reall sorry mate that you are going through this agony like many other people have as well and still are.

    ​Have you read my Feedback to others.

    ​Clive ( UK )

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