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Anal fissure
I having anal fissure for last 1 week with severe pain. I using some medicine through doctor recommend . How long the pain remains
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Anal fissure is a small tear in the anal skin, and it commonly causes severe pain, especially during and after passing stool.
Duration of pain:
• In acute fissure (within 4–6 weeks), pain usually starts improving within 7–10 days of proper treatment (stool softeners, local ointments, sitz bath, pain relief).
• Complete healing may take 3–4 weeks.
• If constipation continues or if fissure becomes chronic (more than 6 weeks), pain may persist longer and healing slows.
Next Steps
What you should do:
1. Keep stools soft – high-fibre diet, plenty of fluids, Isabgol (psyllium husk) or stool softener syrup.
2. Sitz bath – sit in warm water for 10–15 minutes, 2–3 times daily, especially after passing stool.
3. Ointment as prescribed (like Diltiazem/Nifedipine/Lignocaine) – apply regularly.
4. Pain killers if required, as advised by your doctor.
5. Avoid straining or sitting long in toilet.
Health Tips
With proper treatment, fissure pain usually improves in a week and heals in 3–4 weeks. If not improving, it may be turning chronic, and you should consult again for advanced treatment
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