IBS is a functional gut–brain disorder, so it is manageable (often well-controlled) but not a one-time “permanent cure”; your concern about fissure recurrence is valid because hard stool is the main trigger, and not all psychiatric medicines cause constipation—this depends on the drug choice; instead of antipsychotics, first-line in IBS with anxiety is usually gut-friendly options like SSRIs (they often soften stool) or certain non-anticholinergic medicines, along with lifestyle measures; the focus should be on maintaining soft stool consistently (high-fiber diet with soluble fiber like ispaghula, adequate water, avoiding straining, regular bowel timing, stool softeners if needed) and reducing gut sensitivity via stress management; you should consult a psychiatrist + gastroenterologist together so medications can be selected that do not worsen constipation, and with the right combination, both IBS symptoms and fissure recurrence risk can be effectively controlled.
Answered2026-03-30 07:30:52
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