Anal fissure treatment at home. Ointments, candles, folk remedies

Anal fissure is rupture of the mucous membrane of a small size in the anus. In most cases, the provoking cause is constipation or hemorrhoids, when there is a strong stretching of the epithelial tissue. The pathological condition is accompanied by intense pain syndrome. A person needs treatment at home and under the supervision of a proctologist. Otherwise, unpleasant consequences await him.

Medicines and remedies

An anal fissure requires complex therapy with the use of drugs, which are prescribed by a specialized doctor after examination and diagnosis. Based on the results obtained, the patient is selected the most effective and safe means. It is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage and treatment regimen to reduce the likelihood of side effects.

Rectal suppositories

Treatment of an anal fissure at home with suppositories is convenient because the active ingredients are quickly absorbed into the blood through the veins that are located in the area of ​​the hemorrhoidal plexus. Most candles contain cocoa butter or other neutral fats. They have a mild laxative effect.

Suppositories for the treatment of anal fissure at home:

Name	Application	Contraindications
Relief	Suppositories reduce pain syndrome, inflammation and promote the regeneration of damaged tissues. Suppositories also help prevent bleeding. Suppositories are injected into the anus 4 times a day. In the morning and in the evening, procedures are recommended after the act of defecation.	age up to 12 years; individual sensitivity; impaired blood clotting; leukopenia; the period of pregnancy and breastfeeding; thromboembolic disease.
Procto-Glivenol	Suppositories have an anti-inflammatory effect, tone up blood vessels, improve microcirculation, and reduce pain. Suppositories are introduced into the rectal area in the morning and in the evening, pre-wash your hands.	individual sensitivity to constituent components; first trimester of pregnancy; childhood.
Aurobin	The combined preparation, which not only relieves inflammation, pain syndrome, also reduces itching, activates the process of regeneration of damaged tissues. The edema of the mucous membrane in the anal area decreases. Suppositories are used after bowel movement or enema. The standard dosage during an exacerbation is 3-4 suppositories per day. After reducing symptoms, suppositories can be used 2 times a day. The course of treatment lasts an average of 7 days.	tendency to allergic reactions; individual sensitivity to active ingredients; tumor neoplasms; viral or fungal infection; first trimester of pregnancy; childhood.

In most cases, suppositories with the appearance of an anal fissure are recommended to be used 2 times a day after the act of defecation. Chronic disease should be treated with complex suppositories, which immediately have an antispasmodic and analgesic effect.

Ointments and creams

Treatment of anal fissure at home is carried out not only with suppositories. Patients are additionally prescribed ointments, creams, gels for the treatment of the mucous membrane in the anal area. All drugs have an anti-inflammatory effect and reduce severe pain.

Name	Application	Contraindications
Levomekol	An antiseptic gel that quickly eliminates the inflammatory process, enhances the regeneration of damaged tissues and prevents complications. Outside, the anal fissure is treated with medicine or a gauze bandage soaked in ointment in the morning and evening is applied. Internal mucosal damage is treated with a tampon, which is lubricated with gel and left overnight in the anus. The course of treatment lasts 5-7 days.	hypersensitivity to the constituent components; the period of pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Solcoseryl	The ointment quickly reduces inflammation and repairs tissue. It can be applied to a tampon that is inserted into the anus at night. External anal fissures are treated 1-2 times a day, morning and evening. The course of treatment continues until the damaged tissue is completely healed, until a scar is formed.	tendency to allergic reactions; individual sensitivity to substances that are part of the drug.
Ultraproject	The ointment has an antiseptic effect and disinfects the treated area of ​​the anus. The healing process of wounds and cracks is accelerated, inflammation and painful sensations are reduced. On the first day of treatment, the ointment is applied 4 times a day. When the symptoms of the disease have subsided, the medicine is used 2 times a day. Inside the anus, the ointment is injected using a special applicator. The duration of therapy is 1-4 weeks.	tuberculous or syphilitic processes in the anal area; viral pathologies; children and adolescence; individual sensitivity to active ingredients; first trimester of pregnancy.

Ointments and gels have a miraculous effect due to the content of natural ingredients. It is necessary to carefully read the instructions before use, since medications have contraindications.

Medicines inside

For each patient individually, the proctologist prescribes medications for oral administration, which have a mild laxative effect.

Name	Application	Contraindications
Duphalac	By stimulating intestinal motility, a laxative effect occurs. The medicine can be taken in pure form or previously diluted with a small amount of water. The dosage of the drug depends on the condition of the person and is 5-45 ml. It is recommended to divide the indicated volume of medication into 2 doses. The course of treatment is selected individually by a proctologist.	hypersensitivity to the components that make up the drug (lactulose); intestinal obstruction; galactosemia.
Forlax	The drug increases the volume of feces and improves intestinal motility. The contents of one sachet are dissolved in water (1 tbsp.) And drunk. The daily maximum dosage is 4 sachets.	inflammatory and erosive-ulcerative foci in the area of ​​the colon or rectum; obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract; intense pain in the abdomen of unknown origin.
Phytomucil	The medicine restores intestinal motility. Adult patients are advised to take 1 sachet or 2 tsp. 1-4 times a day. Previously, the powder should be diluted in 1 tbsp. water, juice or tea. It is recommended to drink the medicine with a small amount of still water.	individual sensitivity to components; acute inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract; intestinal obstruction.

In addition, patients with anal fissure are prescribed vitamin complexes that help restore the damaged mucous membrane in the rectal region.

Traditional medicine recipes

An anal fissure at home can be additionally treated with unconventional recipes from healers and healers. It is important to adhere to the dosage strictly, as even safe herbs can provoke an allergic reaction or individual sensitivity.

Candles

Natural ingredients reduce pain, inflammation and itching in the anal area. It is important to observe the dosage and the algorithm for preparing the medicine.

Name	Recipe	Application
Potato	A small candle must be cut out of the tuber of a raw vegetable so that it is smooth.	Before the introduction, the potato suppository must be lubricated with sea buckthorn or olive oil to facilitate its entry into the anus. It should be left overnight or all day.
Beeswax	Mix in equal parts natural beeswax, lanolin and petroleum jelly. Melt all components in a water bath to obtain a homogeneous consistency. Add propolis water extract and sea buckthorn oil. Cool, form candles.	It is recommended to use beeswax candles before bed.
Ice	Freeze boiled water or a decoction of chamomile, sage, St. John's wort.	Low temperatures help stop spasm of the anal sphincter and reduce pain. Ice candles are recommended to be placed in case of acute pain.

Aloe pulp is used when an anal fissure appears. The leaf of the plant is thoroughly washed, the upper part is cut off. The pulp is used to form candles, crushed and frozen. Aloe effectively and quickly heals wounds, cracks, and also eliminates inflammation.

Ointments

Medicines made from natural ingredients help to significantly reduce painful sensations and inflammation. Ointments stop bleeding, accelerate the healing process of damaged tissues.

Name	Recipe	Application
Herbal ointment	Mix in equal proportions a decoction based on oak bark, chamomile and calendula. Cool the resulting solution and mix with lard.	The finished ointment should be applied to a tampon and inserted into the anus for 3-4 hours.
Propolis	Mix 1 tsp. propolis and 100 g of good butter. Melt all components in a water bath. Mix well and strain through cheesecloth.	The resulting ointment must be applied to the anal area 5-6 times a day. The course of treatment continues until complete healing.
Kalanchoe	Rinse the leaves of the plant well and grind in a meat grinder. Mix the resulting mass with lard in proportions 1: 5. Put in a water bath and heat for 2 hours, cool.	The finished ointment is used to lubricate the anal fissure or to insert a tampon inside the anus.

Mineral salts of prehistoric origin (bischofite) are also used to prepare an ointment to lubricate the damaged area of ​​the body. The medicine quickly relieves the symptoms of damage to the rectal mucosa.

Infusions inside

Treatment of anal fissure at home is recommended not only with the use of external folk remedies. Additionally, you need to take medications inside. Their action is aimed at strengthening the musculature of the intestines and the anal sphincter. It is important to carry out the treatment in a comprehensive manner and under the supervision of a proctologist.

Name	Recipe	Application
Nettle and comfrey	Mix nettle and comfrey in equal portions (50 g each). Add 20 g of tartar. Mix all components well and fill with hot water (500 ml). Insist the resulting mixture for 3 hours in a warm place. Strain and take orally.	The finished broth should be consumed in 20 ml 5-6 times a day.
Donnik	Mix dry grass with plantain leaves and burnet rhizome. All components must be taken in the same proportions. Pour 30 g of the collection with boiled water (500 ml). Insist the resulting solution for 2 hours and strain well.	The finished product must be taken orally. The adult dosage is ¼ tbsp. 4 times a day. It is preferable to take the medicine before meals, 30 minutes.
Toadflax	Pour 2 tbsp. plants with hot water (2 tbsp.). Put the resulting mixture over medium heat and heat for 15 minutes after boiling. Cool and drain.	The medicine must be drunk before meals 3-4 times a day. Adults are prescribed 0.5 tbsp. The solution can also be used to wash the anus to speed up the healing process.

Folk remedies help not only quickly heal wounds and cracks. Natural recipes of healers and healers also increase the body's defenses so that it can cope with the inflammatory process on its own.

Other methods

Treatment of anal fissure at home is carried out using complex methods. One of the prerequisites is dietary food. A properly formulated diet will reduce the burden on the organs of the digestive system, which will help prevent constipation, diarrhea and improve intestinal motility.

Featured Products	Prohibited foods
cereals and cereals salads with the addition of a small amount of vegetable oil bran bread boiled soups dried apricots, prunes, bananas, figs boiled carrots baked apples milk products berry juices, fruit drinks	salty and spicy dishes flour products spices, seasonings, spices acidic foods alcoholic drinks fresh vegetables and fruits legumes whole milk yeast dough pickled and canned dishes

Every day a person needs to drink enough water (1-2 liters). The liquid restores material metabolism and improves the functioning of the organs of the digestive system. The likelihood of constipation also decreases, water softens the stool.

Operation

In the absence of a positive result after treatment of the anal fissure with drugs, ointments, gels and folk remedies, the patient is prescribed surgical intervention.

Main indications:

• a person complains of severe discomfort in the anal area, despite the treatment;
• spontaneous bowel movement is observed;
• together with an anal fissure, the patient was diagnosed with hemorrhoids;
• there were accompanying complications.

Taking into account the patient's condition, the degree of development of pathological processes and the results of the diagnostics, the surgeon selects the most effective method of surgical intervention:

Name	Description
Divulsion	The operation involves the mechanical expansion of the anal sphincter to repair damage to the rectal mucosa. Surgery is performed under general anesthesia.
Cryodestruction	The operation uses low temperatures (liquid nitrogen).
Sphincterotomy	Lateral subcutaneous surgery, which involves cutting the internal sphincter into 3 parts. Surgical intervention is performed by a closed or open method. Sphincterotomy in 90% of cases helps to completely get rid of the disease.
Laser treatment	Cauterization of the anal fissure. A treatment method that has numerous advantages, including the absence of blood, a low likelihood of postoperative complications. The rehabilitation period is short, the patient recovers quickly. But there is one condition for laser therapy - the absence of spasm of the anal sphincter, which is observed in 20-30% of cases.

Without timely or after improper therapy, an anal fissure provokes the appearance of complications (anemia, proctitis, fistula formation in the intestine). Therefore, it is necessary to consult and supervise a doctor to prevent the development of a chronic inflammatory process.

Ozone therapy

An effective method of treating anal fissure, which involves taking blood from the patient. 8 ml is enough. It is divided into plasma and erythrocyte mass. A centrifuge is used. Biologically active substances and platelets are added to the plasma. Then it is injected into the mucous membrane under the anal fissure. Thanks to plasma, damaged tissues heal faster.

In some situations, the plasma is enriched with ozone to enhance its therapeutic effect. At the same time, the immune system of the patient's body is additionally stimulated.

You can quickly and effectively cure an anal fissure at home if you immediately go to the hospital, see a proctologist. The first symptoms of damage to the mucous membrane of the large intestine cannot be ignored, since progressive pathological processes will lead to serious complications.

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