Anal Fissures - Causes, Symptoms & Advanced Treatments

An anal fissure is one of the most common proctological diseases, which is characterized by cracking of the rectal mucosa and spasm of the sphincter. It is the appearance of an ulcer or rupture on the mucous membrane in the lower part of the digestive tract. It represents damage to the rectal mucosa. The size of the crack can reach 20 mm, which, of course, causes a lot of problems to a person. This pathology affects people of all ages, including children. Due to the structural features of the body, the disease occurs in women more often than in men. Laser treatment for fissure is undertaken to avoid severe pain and to minimize the risk of infection of the patient. 

Causes:

The most common disease that predisposes to the development of cracks is loosening of the mucous membrane and a violation of the elastic properties of the anal canal. The immediate causes of tissue rupture with the formation of a defect can be:

• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Childbirth
• Hard physical work
• Examination of the rectum by invasive methods - ultrasound, endoscopy, etc.
• Improper use of an enema.

 Symptoms:

The main sign of a rectal fissure is severe pain in the anal canal during and after bowel movements. Moreover, with a severe form of a crack, the pain can be for hours. There are two forms of an anal fissure distinguished. First, an acute form appears, which in the absence of timely treatment, becomes chronic. Recognizing problems with the lower intestine is simple: during the act of defecation, severe pain occurs, which disappears after 10-15 minutes. This symptom of a rectal fissure is characteristic of patients with an acute form of pathology. In the chronic form, the pain is not so severe, but it lasts much longer.

With both forms of a rectal fissure, bleeding from the anus is noted. Blood flows a little; it has a red colour and does not mix with faeces, as with bleeding from the upper intestines. Usually, bleeding opens after an act of defecation due to the passage of faeces, but soon it passes.

Another symptom of an anal fissure is often problems with bowel movements and, as a result, frequent constipation. Problems associated with severe pain during the passage of faeces. The severe pain that occurs, in this case, causes a spasm of the muscles leading to constipation. Frequent constipation leads to the accumulation of wastes, their compaction, and the formation of new cracks in the rectum. In advanced cases, a rectal fissure is also characterized by the release of pus in addition to other symptoms.

A proctologist can accurately diagnose a crack after a special examination. The sooner treatment begins, the faster and more successfully it will pass. He will conduct an external examination of the anus and a digital examination. An anal fissure is a disease that can be unbearable. Immediate treatment of fissure is mandatory. As such, you may opt for the laser treatment for fissure in Mumbai.