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Lump and fissure

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mouhamed92590
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hi, i have had an anal fissure by my gp for over 4 months now..... i have tried everything from rectogesic, hi fibre diet, only juice diet..multiple baths a day.. my pain after bowel movement last for days!!! i have just started to put coconut oil n seems to help abit..... i believe it has started to get alittle better but still painful, 4 days ago a pea size lump has formed..... it is painful!!! i am seeing a specialist tomorrow....... but today i feel the lump has gone down abit but still there... has anyone had this? could it be more.... if someone has info will be great..... also is it normal to feel like you still have more to empty you bowls after bowl movement?

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  • betty54790
    betty54790 mouhamed92590

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    How are you feeling now? The lump could just be a skin tag or hemmie, so don't stress too much.

    Also my advice:

    Do

    -wash backside with water and dab until clean every time you poo. (Portable shower spray bidets are under $15 on Amazon or eBay)

    -take a stool softener. Magnesium citrate and oxide worked best for me.

    -use a stool or box to put your feet on when pooing, makes everything easier when pooing with knees higher

    -take sitz baths - helps improve blood flow

    -add to your diet: brown rice, pears, flax seeds, apples, kiwis, figs, prunes, berries. Coffee first thing in the morning really helped me too.

    -light exercise, walking is best.

    -be patient

    Don't

    -eat white flour foods (or any other foods that constipate you)

    -go overboard with fibre and water. Fibre can increase bulk and make constipation worse. Too much water causes loss of electrolytes. Loss of electrolytes causes constipation.

    -take laxatives. Laxatives are only for temporary use. You don't want your body to rely on them as it can cause more health problems.

    -wipe with dry tissue. Wiping can aggravate the fissure and open it more

    -sit down for long periods of time

    If diet and care doesn't work, then you may have to have LIS surgery. Don't worry if you have to have it, it's less painful than the illness

  • kailey90336
    kailey90336 mouhamed92590

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    did you ever figure out what your painful lump was? im dealing with it now and going back to colorectal in a couple days... my stool has been soft and im not straining but the lump is excruciating. almost feels thrombosed. did you ever have to get surgery? thanks for your response

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