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Suggest Treatment For Anal Fissure In An Infant
Question: 15 month old infant girl developed anal fissure and once healed a skin tag has formed. What should be done? Thank you
Brief Answer:
needs fissurotomy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Persistent anal fissure with skin tag needs removal by fissurotomy.
It is a minor procedure done in day care procedure.
Don't worry your daughter will be fine after the procedure.
Ensure soft stools with stool softeners like lactulose or isapghul for a week after the procedure.
Do ensure adequate water intake.
Wishing your daughter speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
needs fissurotomy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Persistent anal fissure with skin tag needs removal by fissurotomy.
It is a minor procedure done in day care procedure.
Don't worry your daughter will be fine after the procedure.
Ensure soft stools with stool softeners like lactulose or isapghul for a week after the procedure.
Do ensure adequate water intake.
Wishing your daughter speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
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