Conditions
Anal Fissures
An anal fissure is a rip, tear or ulcer in the lining of the anal canal (which is situated just inside the opening of the anus). It is very common and can occur at any age; in both adults and children. (The picture above displays an anal fissure on an adult.)
Anal fissures can occur during pregnancy, or can form if you are constipated or have had diarrhoea. In children, anal fissures are usually caused by constipation. Often, however, there is no cause for anal fissures.
With symptoms such as sharp, scorching pain in or around the anus, which can last for hours after passing a bowel movement, skin tags, and bleeding when passing stools, it should come as no surprise that they are incredibly painful. But anal fissures do vary in severity, according to factors such as cause and length of time.
An acute anal fissure is a fissure which has been present for less than six weeks and looks like a fresh tear in the skin; a chronic anal fissure is a fissure which has been present for six weeks or more and the edges of the tear will be thickened; a primary anal fissure is a fissure which has no identifiable cause; a secondary anal fissure is a fissure which is caused by an underlying condition.
The good news is that there are several ways anal fissures can be prevented and treated. To avoid yourself, or your child, getting an anal fissure, ensure you eat enough fibre and stay hydrated. If you, or your child, do get an anal fissure, then you can treat it in the following ways: taking over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin; using a cream, ointment or suppository that contains a local anaesthetic; and using rectal ointments and medicines prescribed by your GP, such as calcium channel blockers. For more severe cases, botulinum A toxin injections can be given and even surgery. If you, or your child, have an anal fissure which doesn’t begin to heal within a couple of weeks, or which needs treating, or even if you want more advice, don’t hesitate to see your GP.
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I have had an anal fissure for about a year or so now. And it keeps getting worse. I thought it would heal on its own but it hasn't. And it cause a great deal of pain. I don't know what to do. I'm embarrassed to confront my parents about this. But the pain is becoming to much to handle. Im only 15, and there is a lot of blood everytime I use the bathroom... Why should I do?
I have sores around my anal area that are really itchy and bleed mainly at night but also when passing faeces or trying to, I went to the doctor a couple of years ago and was told that I have an anal fissure but I still have it. I was given some cream to insert but it just gave me an headache and dizziness. It is really depressing.
I had suffered severe pain from an anal fissure for almost 1 year and tried all sorts of creams that were recommended online. I was at a point of desperation and booked myself in for the opp. I was so scared I cancelled twice. Then one day I came up with an idea after seeing my very wise Italian father break off a piece of Alovera from a plant I had growing in my garden to heal a deep cut he had just made to his finger. He explained to me that it heals wounds instantly. So I immediately thought if it heals cuts then it should also heal my fissure. A day or so later I broke a small stem from my plant and using a potato peeler I removed the spiky thorns and inserted into my rectum for a few minutes. I did this one more time and within a few days I had already noticed an improvement. I ended up going for the camera check only 2 weeks later and to my surprise the surgeon reported the fissure was fully healed! I am happy to say I have not had a problem since. I wanted to share this story with other sufferers and hopefully it will work for them too. If you have an alovera plant or someone you know has one give it a try I am convinced it will work.
Larissa thank you very much for sharing your story about the healing wonders of Aloevera,I have been experiencing excruciating pain Whenever am about to pass stool for a week now.It had me disstressed cause I have not been constipated for a year now so I feared the worst,it makes me feel relieved to know that theres actually a herbal remedy that can heal AF.I will start treatment as soon as finish typing this.
Av been gettin these sharp shootin pains in my butt for a couple off month. But it gettin worse. Whn i go to the loo to do a bowel movement it hurts that bad. Go all sweaty and dizzy with the pain
i am in agony at the moment severe pain and itching from my back side have had this 3 weeks now went to gp gave me candsten cream its not helping do
Try SLIPPERY ELM powder - I had an anal fissure after childbirth and was in agony. Tried all manner of creams, none of which worked. A high fibre diet and lots of water is recommended, but also try Slippery Elm powder which you can get from health food shops. Felt like it 'coated' my insides as food went down an out! It tastes revolting and you need to mix it with hot water and honey/sugar. Good luck, this condition can make you miserable. Not sure if it is ok for kids so you may have to check first.
My 8yr old son has had redness/soreness and sometimes blisters from the top of his bum down to his scrotum for a while now. He has been the doctors & refered to the hospital but as usual,when it occurs he can not been seen. My son screams sometimes going for a poo & is so sore and red it hurts him to clean himself or even puttin sudacrem on him hurts. He needs help,please!
Using wet wipes helps after having a movement as the coolness of the wipe and the moisture also helps rather than the dryness if tissue can often cause irritant
I have an 14 month old daughter.It started with an anal fissuere but after that my daughter hasn't been able to go the toilet without crying and sweating. After she has had her poo she is exausted.i have been to the docter and she has been on lactolse for a year and a half.I hate seeing my daughter going through pain.please help
i had trouble going to the loo, and when i eventually did go it was like i was passing glass it was agony!!! also couple of times blood on the stool and also on the toilet paper, i went straight to my gp and had an examination and she said i had an ANAL FISSURE- prescribed me cream and told me to eats loads of fibre...started eating mega amounts of fibre and stools was really soft an fissure healed, then calmed down on the fibre and i got my fissure back so back to the gp i went and she said i have got the fissure back, i was devasted coz its hard work trying to heal a fissure, it seems worse this time round...my gp said she might send me for a camera to make sure its nothing else thats triggering the fissure,told her i dont really want the camera or ANY surgery, scared to death of anything like that...but u can heal a fissure guys if u start taking mega amounts of fibre,keeping it clean and applying an ointment called GTN be careful tho it gives u a wicked headache for bowt half hour, good luck and if any one has any useful tips for me id appreciate it. thanks
I'm not sure if this is what I have but I get horrible pain round my anus and it gets so bad it wakes me during the night. I thought it was because I needed the loo but that's not always the case. It feels like it's the muscle tensing up. Any ideas???
yes, i get this all the time, and it alsts for about half an hour, if not longer, a strong and sharp ongoing aching pain. I find the only way I can relieve the pain is to stretch out the muscle by crouching on all 4 and arching my back, or doing leg stretches, and massage it around the area. I am seeing a pelvic floor therapist at the moment for vaginal problems, and I think the problem is related as I have been experiencing constipation for years now, and im only a young adult.
I have recently had trouble passing out of my anus area and when i have succeeded, there is usually blood. The day after though, there was alot of blood. Should i be worried as i am only 13? thanks
Im also 13 and I would advise speeking to perants to take u to see your doctor or g.p?
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