General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
After an anal fissure has been diagnosed, treatment aims to relieve pain and allow the wound to close.
Soft, easily passed stools help healing. Respond to the urge to open your bowels and avoid straining hard.
Your doctor chooses suitable treatment, including for constipation. Some laxatives have contraindications; do not automatically use someone else’s product.
Arrange reassessment if pain remains substantial, the fissure returns or the wound has not healed after a month.
Fever, discharge or substantial or repeated bleeding also warrants medical advice. Do not automatically attribute these changes to the known fissure.
Treatment can last several weeks. Clarify follow-up and which care to continue; Mon bilan prévention does not replace this reassessment.
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Mon bilan prévention is an appointment to discuss your habits and choose your health priorities. Review the four age groups and practical information.