When you defecate, many times the skin around the anus peels or tears, due to which you start feeling extreme pain and burning in that area. This problem is called anal or rectal fissure. The risk of this problem increases further for those who suffer from constipation, because solid or large bowel movement can peel the skin around the anus.
However, this problem can also occur due to some other reasons, such as persistent diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, tight anal sphincter muscles and sometimes sexually transmitted infections, such as syphilis or herpes etc.Its most common symptom is itching. This itching problem gradually turns into pain. The second symptom is bleeding during bowel movements. Most people notice bright red blood in the stool or on the toilet paper.
This uncomfortable problem can be scary, but with the help of some home remedies, you can relieve this pain and treat the fissure in a few days or weeks. If this problem does not get cured in a few weeks, then you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.So let us tell you the home remedies for anal fissure -
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