Anal Fissures, Treatment and Relief
Todd Mumford
May 20, 2007
Anal fissures are tears or cracks occurring in the anal canal or the anus region, causing pain, discomfort and occasional bleeding. The intensity of pain however varies from one person to another, depending on the site of occurrence, multiplicity of cracks or the area affected by the tears. Also, the pain may come during bowel movement or following it, lasting for quite sometime.
Anal fissures is however not life threatening nor is it a major health hazard – but it can cause a lot of problems mainly due to the pain that can become acute and also the bleeding that is associated with the disease. There are now more than 230,000 people who are affected with this malady in the US every year.
Fissures occurring on the outer surface of the anus are usually associated with a burning or itching sensation that gives out malodorous discharge (pus like) that often sticks to the undergarments. The stains are difficult to remove as well making the situation worse. Anal fissures are sometimes associated with Anal Papilla, a form of skin tag, projecting from the junction of the skin and the inside lining of the anus. However, anal fissures are different from hemorrhoids that can become severe health issues if not treated in the proper fashion. Nevertheless, anal fissures are difficult to heal as they cause spasm in the anal sphincter, which in turn aggravates itself.
Though there are very many theories as to the occurrence of anal fissures, it is believed that they are usually caused by stretching of the anal mucosa beyond its capacity. And the culprit numero uno is chronic constipation. When hard stool is allowed to pass through the anal canal or the rectum with the application of extra pressure, it may cause a tear either within the canal or at the anus itself, giving rise to a fissure. Anal fissures should not be confused with hemorrhoids
According to studies conducted lately on the topic, anal fissures are also caused by the involuntary action of the internal anal sphincter (in fact there are two sphincters – internal and external) that fails to release during the course of the bowel movement. Worst part of the whole story is that the sphincter not only relaxes in order to pass the stool, it often goes into a spasm, causing further pressure within the anus, thereby giving rise to a fissure or fissure-in-ano.
Though the pain, discomfort and physical manifestation are enough to diagnose anal fissures, a proper diagnosis may be conducted by endoscopy or through a gastrointestinal x-ray for the sake of safety.
Here’s some good news for all those who are suffering from anal fissures. Luckily, after years of research, medications are now available that can cure anal fissures quickly and relieve the sufferer from the pain and the discomfort. Some of these medicines have been developed from natural ingredients and are completely safe.
There are also quite a few support groups, both online and offline that have hundreds of members, all victims of anal fissures. Those wondering what are anal fissures or suffering from this disease can become members – these groups can also help.
Anal fissures is however not life threatening nor is it a major health hazard – but it can cause a lot of problems mainly due to the pain that can become acute and also the bleeding that is associated with the disease. There are now more than 230,000 people who are affected with this malady in the US every year.
Fissures occurring on the outer surface of the anus are usually associated with a burning or itching sensation that gives out malodorous discharge (pus like) that often sticks to the undergarments. The stains are difficult to remove as well making the situation worse. Anal fissures are sometimes associated with Anal Papilla, a form of skin tag, projecting from the junction of the skin and the inside lining of the anus. However, anal fissures are different from hemorrhoids that can become severe health issues if not treated in the proper fashion. Nevertheless, anal fissures are difficult to heal as they cause spasm in the anal sphincter, which in turn aggravates itself.
Though there are very many theories as to the occurrence of anal fissures, it is believed that they are usually caused by stretching of the anal mucosa beyond its capacity. And the culprit numero uno is chronic constipation. When hard stool is allowed to pass through the anal canal or the rectum with the application of extra pressure, it may cause a tear either within the canal or at the anus itself, giving rise to a fissure. Anal fissures should not be confused with hemorrhoids
According to studies conducted lately on the topic, anal fissures are also caused by the involuntary action of the internal anal sphincter (in fact there are two sphincters – internal and external) that fails to release during the course of the bowel movement. Worst part of the whole story is that the sphincter not only relaxes in order to pass the stool, it often goes into a spasm, causing further pressure within the anus, thereby giving rise to a fissure or fissure-in-ano.
Though the pain, discomfort and physical manifestation are enough to diagnose anal fissures, a proper diagnosis may be conducted by endoscopy or through a gastrointestinal x-ray for the sake of safety.
Here’s some good news for all those who are suffering from anal fissures. Luckily, after years of research, medications are now available that can cure anal fissures quickly and relieve the sufferer from the pain and the discomfort. Some of these medicines have been developed from natural ingredients and are completely safe.
There are also quite a few support groups, both online and offline that have hundreds of members, all victims of anal fissures. Those wondering what are anal fissures or suffering from this disease can become members – these groups can also help.
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