Anal Fissure

Fissures are often mistaken as one of the hemorrhoids symptom. Both have a very similar signs (bleeding, pain), and if not properly diagnosed by a professional it is very easy to make that mistake. Whatever your condition may be, fissure or hemorrhoids, you should always let your doctor make the diagnosis. It is much easier to treat and cure the problem if you know exactly what the problem is. This informative article that may inform you a bit more about difference between fissures and hemorrhoids symptom.

I hope that this article may help you better fight your hemorrhoid problem.

Hemorrhoid Or Anal Fissure?   by Mark Freeman

Hemorrhoid or anal fissure. Either one is a very painful condition. Some people who have anal fissures think their pain is caused by hemorrhoids and some who have hemorrhoids mistakenly think they suffer from an anal fissure. Here we'll try to explain the difference.

An fissure is, simply stated, a small tear or cut in the lining of the anus. Anal fissures are generally caused by straining while on the toilet or by constipation. Sometime fissures are related to severe bouts of diarrhea. Fissures can be quite painful, especially during a bowel movement when the fissure is stretched. There will be red blood streaking the stool if you have a fissure.

Over 90% of fissures will heal without surgery. Recommendations to help prevent recurrence are increasing the fiber intake in your diet. This can be best achieved by taking an over the counter fiber supplement.

Drink plenty of water to help keep your stools soft. Some take stool softeners, but do not take them for a longer period of time than is suggested by the manufacturer.
Warm sitz baths can help ease the pain. Sit in a few inches of warm water for 15 minutes two to three times a day. When you wipe, use a cotton ball or pad soaked in witch hazel. You can buy pre moistened wipes in your drug store.

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