Fissures hurt unbearable and cause unbearable pain because the exposed internal sphincter muscle below the tear goes into spasm which causes severe pain.
The spasm also pulls the edges of the fissure apart and makes it difficult for the fissure to heal.
The main cause of a fissure is damage to the lining of the anus or anal canal which is the last part of the large intestine.
Most anal fissures occur in people who are constipated and in people who have a hard or large poop that tears the lining of your anal canal.
Other causes of anal fissures are persistent diarrhea.
Anal fissures often heal within a few weeks with appropriate home treatment.
Take steps to keep your stool soft, such as increasing your intake of fiber and fluids.
Soak in warm water for 10 to 20 minutes several times a day, especially after bowel movements.
This can help relax the sphincter and promote healing.
Some ways to trea a fissure or anal fissure include.
Frequent fluid intake. Most instances of anal fissures occur in constipated people with large or hard stools.
Caffeine avoidance.
High fiber diet.
Sitz baths.
Avoidance of straining.
Over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives.
Topical anesthetics.
Topical nitrates.
An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anal canal) that causes pain during bowel movements.
Anal fissures don't lead to more serious problems.
Most anal fissures heal with home treatment after a few days or weeks.
These are called short-term (acute) anal fissures.
A doctor may prescribe stool softeners to make going to the bathroom easier and less painful while the fissure heals.
Numbing cream can also make bowel movements less painful.
Petroleum jelly, zinc oxide, 1% hydrocortisone cream, and products like Preparation H can help soothe the area.
The pain and discomfort of an anal fissure usually gets worse when you have a bowel movement.
The pain tends to linger a long time afterward.
A fissure that fails to respond to conservative measures should be re-examined.
Persistent hard or loose bowel movements, scarring, or spasm of the internal anal muscle all contribute to delayed healing.
Foods that you should avoid with a fissure are.
Foods with chilly powder: Spicy foods are known to aggravate the stomach and thus make stool passing a painful job.
Fast food: Fast foods have almost no fiber content and are harder to digest.