I've had an anal fissure for two weeks, and I'm in constant discomfort and burning. How many days will it take to heal? What should I do and what shouldn't I do?
Asked by Male, 40 ยท 1 month ago
An anal fissure usually heals within 2?4 weeks if properly cared for, but since you?ve had it for two weeks with ongoing pain, you should actively treat it. Take a high-fiber diet (fruits, vegetables), drink plenty of water, avoid constipation and straining, and do warm sitz baths 2?3 times daily; you can also use a stool softener and a prescribed ointment (like lignocaine or nitroglycerin) for pain relief. Avoid spicy foods, prolonged sitting, and hard stools. If it doesn?t improve in another 1?2 weeks or pain is severe, consult a doctor for further treatment.