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What is Anal Fissures?
Anal fissure or fissure-in-ano is an anorectal condition in which the inner lining of the anal canal experiences a tear. An anal fissure is best treated early with conservative management with medications and ointments, among other precautions; otherwise, a chronic fissure can develop, usually needing surgical treatment. With Medintu, get access to the most advanced anal fissure treatment at the best hospitals by the best anorectal surgeons. Laser treatment for anal fissures has USFDA approval and is a minimally invasive procedure that allows the patient to recover faster. Proctologists at Medintu have at least 8-10 years of experience treating anorectal fissures and performing advanced laser surgeries for chronic fissures. Get surgery with the best at Medintu.
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What is the Treatment for Anal Fissures?
Treatment for anal fissures is usually done with medications like analgesic gels, antibiotics, antipyretics, and laxatives for easy passage of stools and sitz baths. If the anal fissure doesn’t heal over time with medication and other treatments, it could indicate a chronic condition. Laser-assisted surgery is one of the most advanced and effective treatments for chronic anal fissures. Laser-assisted anal fissure surgery is a daycare procedure for admission, and discharge can be on the same day if there are no complications.
Before surgery, the doctor explains the entire process, and the patient is first administered general or local anesthesia. The surgeon then uses the laser probe that emits laser radiation to heal the tears in the mucosa. There is minimal bleeding and significantly less recovery. Sometimes a part of the anal sphincter is removed to reduce the pain and pressure in the anal canal.
What are the causes of Anal Fissures?
Anal fissures are painful conditions of the anal canal. They can be caused by chronic diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, anal cancer, chronic constipation, injuries, and underlying conditions like Crohn’s disease, anal cancer, STDs, etc.
Types of Anal Fissures:
There are two main types of Anal Fissure:
Acute: Acute Anal fissure is a superficial, surface-level type of tear and resembles a cut on any mucosa lining the body. An acute anal fissure can be treated symptomatically with topical ointments, medications, a high-fiber diet, and home treatments like sitz bath.
Chronic: In chronic anal fissures, the mucosa tear deepens to other bowel layers and becomes more challenging to treat without surgery. If a crack lasts more than three weeks, it is considered chronic. Surgery is the plan of treatment in such cases.
Anal Fissures Diagnosis:
There are characteristic signs and symptoms of anal fissures which warrant a visit to the hospital
- pain in the rectum.
- anal itching.
- blood in stools.
- discomfort while passing stools.
- cracked skin.
The condition is relatively superficial, and a physical examination can make a diagnosis easier. The proctologist may prescribe additional tests to be sure about any other existing conditions and more about the anal fissure. The standard diagnostic tests for anal fissures include flexible sigmoidoscopy, Anoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
What are the benefits of laser-based fissure surgery?
Laser-based fissure surgery has the following advantages,
- Efficient
- High precision
- Minimal blood loss
- Minimal pain
- Faster recovery
- Permanent cure
What happens if the anal fissures are not Treated on time?
If anal fissures are not treated on time, they can further aggravate and lead to conditions like:
Chronic Fissure: The tear will keep increasing, and multiple skin tags will appear around the skin, causing a sentinel pile or hypertrophied papilla.
Recurrence: Without proper treatment, even if the fissure heals, it will increase the chances of recurrence.
Surrounding Muscle Tear: An increase in the fissure size may damage the sphincter. With further damage, the fissure deepens, and a fistula may eventually form.
FAQs
Can anal fissures be covered under insurance?
Anal fissures may or may not come under your insurance. Our team will help you review your insurance policies and coverage and decide the best treatment for anal fissures.
How long does it take to heal from anal fissure Surgery?
Once you undergo anal fissure surgery, you can return to normal activities within 1-3 days. However, complete healing may take 3-4 months with proper follow-up.
How long does an anal fissure surgery take?
The actual procedure of anal fissure surgery can take 15-30 mins. However, including preparation for OT and shifting, it can take up to 2 hours.
What is the cost of anal fissure surgery in Hyderabad?
Anal fissure surgery in Hyderabad can cost between 40,000 to 55,000 rupees based on the city, type of surgery, complications, and comorbidity of the patient and the surgeon.