Anal fissures are small cracks or tears in the lining of the anal canal. Experts say that a fissure doesn’t really cause serious problems but this condition can be painful and quite a hassle. Once you have an anal fissure you’ll feel pain on your bowel movements, itching of the anus and constipation. Releasing stools especially the hard ones will be difficult and blood in the stool is possible to appear.
Nowadays, there are many ways on how to heal these wounds. Sometimes, you don’t need to go to the doctor or undergo surgery to fix the problem. Some solutions can be found in the house. However, there are times wherein you already did a lot of things yet the fissure is still there. Here are possible reasons why the cut is not healing despite your efforts.
Bad diet
Your diet can be a contributing factor to your health condition. Bad diet can result to poor health. If you have a fissure and you noticed that it’s not healing, there’s a possibility that it might have something to do with your diet. For people with this condition, it is advised to eat foods that are high in fiber like fruits, vegetables, and nuts and foods that contain whole grains (e.g. oatmeal). It is also important to drink plenty of fluids daily. Aside from water, you can also drink prune juice to stop constipation.
Vices
When one is recovering from an anal fissure, it is recommended to stop the vices as well to ensure proper healing. Weed is not really responsible for anal-related problems but it is recommended to quit smoking weed and even tobacco if your fissure is not healing. Even if they are not really related they can make your situation worse and might even cause you other health problems in the future.
Straining during your bowel movements
One possible reason why your fissure is not healing is because you keep on straining during your bowel movements. Straining is not recommended because this activity can open a fissure that is still healing. It can also create new anal fissures that will make your agony longer.
Taking wrong medications or home remedies
If you are still suffering from anal fissure, maybe you’re taking the wrong medication or you are not using the right home remedies. There’s not nothing wrong to try home remedies that can help you heal your fissure but you must be careful in taking these things. Make sure you do your research first before taking certain over the counter medicines and applying certain things in the affected area. The amount used can be crucial. One wrong move can cause another health problem.
Other undiagnosed diseases
Anal fissures is also related to other health problems. One reason why your fissure is not healing is because you might have other diseases that are undiagnosed. If have an undiagnosed Crohn’s disease, which is a type of inflammatory bowel disease, chances are, your fissure will not yet heal. These anal cracks are also linked to having sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If other symptoms like painful urination, penile soreness or bacterial vaginosis (vaginal infection) are also experienced, it is best to go to the doctor for a check up.
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