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How To Get Rid Of Constipation And Anus Pain?
My brother has been diagnosed with an anal fissure , has had constipation and pain with bowel movements for about 3 months, He has seen a physician and has been given a nitroglycerin compound cream. Which he has been using for about 3 weeks. He has been instructed to use warm bathing or warm moist heat to the area 3 x daily. If this does not help the Dr. said that he could have surgery done for the fissure and hemrhoids. My question is this, My brother smokes about a pack of cigarettes a day, Would you be able to tell me how this effects his healing in terms that I can explain to him as he is having a difficult time quitting? Also from what I understand the fissure isnt actually repaired with the surgery, it involves the sphincter area is this correct? Thank you.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Fri, 9 May 2014
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fissure in ano is alright. I was not sure whether he has under gone surgery or other wise. Over all he should avoid constipation. sitz bath is adv sable. Must stop smoking. Should take fiber rich diet. more fluid intake. Cremafin can be taken at bed time.
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