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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Anal Area?
Question: I have the Burning sensation in the anus from last 4-5 weeks. No blood, not other problem. I have been under a lot of stress due to my son's medical condition during that time. I went to my family physician and he told me with out examination that i might have initial condition of piles and he gave me a ointment sitcom and tablets for 30 days on April 29th . i had it for 10 days but no relief then i went to another physician who examined physically and told no piles but i might have fissure. so he prescribed me the crema gel ointment for 2 weeks. its already 7 days i dont have much relief but yes it has come down little bit. the burning sensation is there still. what should i do? I was detected with IBS last year but managing the things and no complications from that till now. i have got my gallbladder surgery done 3 years back due to the gallstones issue. since then off and on digestive issues are there of gas, bloating etc but manageable. i am worried about this burning thing as why is not getting cured?? i had anal fissure about 5 years back it got cured in about 4 weeks with ointment. Kindly suggest i am worried. How long the fissure might take to heal.
Brief Answer:
It appears to be anal fissure.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
Based on the information it appears to be anal fissure, but it needs an examination to confirm.
Usually anal fissure takes 15 to 30 days to heal completely. Kindly continue the treatment as suggested by your consultant.
Apart from this, it is very important to avoid constipation. So I would suggest you to drink plenty of water. Add more fibres to your diet, eat more vegitables, restrict meat, avoid spicy food, alcohol and smoking if any.
Stool softener like cremaffin syrup 5 to 10 ml taken at bedtime will be beneficial. Maintaining good bowel habit is very important. Probiotics like sporolac or ecobion will be beneficial.
Sitz bath very important ideally just before passing a stool and after passing a stool. (or twice daily)
Topical anesthetics (for lidocaine) prior to a bowel movement to reduce the pain of defecation. It is prescription based agent, you have to get valid prescription from local doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Take care.
It appears to be anal fissure.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
Based on the information it appears to be anal fissure, but it needs an examination to confirm.
Usually anal fissure takes 15 to 30 days to heal completely. Kindly continue the treatment as suggested by your consultant.
Apart from this, it is very important to avoid constipation. So I would suggest you to drink plenty of water. Add more fibres to your diet, eat more vegitables, restrict meat, avoid spicy food, alcohol and smoking if any.
Stool softener like cremaffin syrup 5 to 10 ml taken at bedtime will be beneficial. Maintaining good bowel habit is very important. Probiotics like sporolac or ecobion will be beneficial.
Sitz bath very important ideally just before passing a stool and after passing a stool. (or twice daily)
Topical anesthetics (for lidocaine) prior to a bowel movement to reduce the pain of defecation. It is prescription based agent, you have to get valid prescription from local doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Take care.
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