What is the treatment for an anal fissure?

What is the treatment for an anal fissure?

Siamak Tabib (Gastroenterologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA) gives expert video advice on: What is the treatment for an anal fissure? and more...

The treatment for anal fissures is generally similar to the treatment for haemorrhoids. They centre on keeping the bowel movements soft and regular by increasing daily fluid and fibre intake, but generally what helps are medications that are used topically in the area to decrease inflammation and promote healing. In its more severe form, if medical management cannot appropriately treat and improve these fissures, surgery may need to be performed for long-term treatment.