Anal Fissure – Causes, Symptoms & Modern Laser Treatment in Thane
An anal fissure is a small tear or crack in the lining of the anus. It causes painful bowel movements, bleeding, and discomfort. With modern laser and minimally invasive treatments, fissures can heal faster with less pain and quicker recovery.
🔍 What Is an Anal Fissure?
- A tear in the anal lining due to trauma, constipation, or straining
- Can be acute (short-term) or chronic (lasting more than 6 weeks)
- Often associated with spasms of the anal sphincter muscle, delaying healing
Untreated fissures may become chronic, causing persistent pain and infection.
⚠️ Causes & Risk Factors
- Constipation or passing hard stools
- Prolonged diarrhea
- Straining during bowel movements
- Childbirth
- Anal intercourse or trauma
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease)
- Poor blood supply to anal tissues
🩺 Symptoms of Anal Fissure
- Sharp pain during and after bowel movements
- Bright red bleeding on toilet paper or in stool
- Itching or irritation around the anus
- Visible crack or tear near the anal opening
- Spasms in anal muscles causing severe discomfort
Chronic fissures may cause persistent discomfort and infection.
🧪 Diagnosis of Anal Fissure
- Physical Examination – visual inspection of the anus
- Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) – gently examines internal fissures
- Anoscopy – to view internal anal canal
- Colonoscopy – if bleeding is persistent or other diseases are suspected
- Imaging (rarely) – for complex or recurrent fissures
Early diagnosis improves healing and prevents chronic complications.
💊 Treatment Options
1️⃣ Medical Management (Acute Fissures)
- Stool softeners and high-fiber diet
- Sitz baths to relax anal muscles
- Topical anesthetics and anti-inflammatory creams
- Pain management
2️⃣ Surgical & Minimally Invasive Treatment
- Laser Fissure Surgery – precise, minimally invasive, fast healing
- Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy – for chronic or non-healing fissures
- Flap procedures – for complex or recurrent fissures
- Botox injections – relax anal muscles to aid healing
3️⃣ Lifestyle & Preventive Measures
- Eat fiber-rich diet (fruits, vegetables, whole grains)
- Drink plenty of water
- Avoid straining during bowel movements
- Maintain anal hygiene
- Exercise regularly
⚠️ When to Seek Immediate Medical Care
- Severe or worsening pain
- Persistent bleeding
- Chronic fissures not healing with medications
- Signs of infection (swelling, pus, fever)
- Difficulty controlling bowel movements
Early treatment prevents chronic pain, infection, and complications.
👨⚕️ Why Consult Dr. Ankur Bhanushali?
- Expert in laser and minimally invasive anal fissure treatment
- Accurate diagnosis with advanced techniques
- Personalized treatment plans for faster recovery
- Safe and precise procedures
- Comprehensive post-operative care and follow-up
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