Anal Fissure Treatment (Homoeopathic Remedies for Anal Fissures)

Introduction

An anal fissure is a small tear or split in the lining of the anal canal, which is the end portion of the large intestine. Anal fissures can cause pain and discomfort, and they can be caused by various factors. Here are the common causes and symptoms of anal fissures:

Causes:

1.    Straining During Bowel Movements: One of the most common causes of anal fissures is straining during bowel movements. This can occur due to constipation, hard stools, or difficulty passing stool.

2.    Diarrhea: On the opposite end of the spectrum, frequent episodes of diarrhea can also irritate and damage the delicate anal tissue, leading to fissures.

3.    Childbirth: Women who have recently given birth, especially through vaginal delivery, may develop anal fissures due to the pressure and stretching of the anal area during childbirth.

4.    Anal Trauma: Injury or trauma to the anal region, such as from anal intercourse or insertion of foreign objects, can result in anal fissures.

5.    Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which are forms of IBD, can cause inflammation in the digestive tract and make the anal area more susceptible to fissures.

6.    Anal Infections: Infections in the anal region can lead to inflammation and fissures.

Symptoms:

1.    Pain During and After Bowel Movements: The most common symptom of an anal fissure is sharp, stabbing pain that occurs during and after a bowel movement. This pain is often described as intense and burning and can last for hours.

2.    Rectal Bleeding: Anal fissures can cause bright red blood to be visible on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl after a bowel movement.

3.    Spasms: Some individuals with anal fissures experience involuntary muscle spasms in the anal sphincter, which can exacerbate pain.

4.    Tenderness: The area around the fissure may feel tender to the touch.

5.    Small Crack or Tear: In some cases, you may be able to see a small crack or tear in the skin around the anus when examining the area.

If you suspect you have an anal fissure or are experiencing any of the above symptoms, it's important to seek medical attention. Treatment for anal fissures typically involves conservative measures, such as dietary changes to promote softer stools, topical medications to relax the anal sphincter and reduce pain, and warm baths (sitz baths) for symptom relief. In some cases, if conservative measures are not effective, a doctor may recommend surgical options to promote healing.

 

ANAL FISSURE TREATMENT TIPS

Acit Nit-6 + Tahtenia-3x + Paeonia-3x + Graphites-6	Fissure in Anus.
Paeonia-200 Graphites-200 Nux Vomina-200	Anal fissure. Dose: - three times a day.
Acid Nit-30 – 200	With a sensation of splinters piercing into the anus; foul smelly discharge.
Graphites-30 – 200	Fissure due to severe constipation; hard stools with mucous.
Nat. Mur-30	Fissure due to dryness of all the mucous membranes of the body; watering of mouth or watering from nose or eyes.
Paeonia-Q – 30	Constant smartness in the anus all the time with much oozing.
Silicea-12x – 30	Stools come down with difficulty, with spasm of splinters, when partly expelled recedes back.
Tatanhia-6 – 30	Rectum feels as if full of broken glasses; burns for hours after passing stools.
Tuberculinum-1M – 10M	To start the treatment (Also Intercurrent Remedy)
Calc. Flour-12x + Silicea-30x	Biochemic remedies for anal fissures