it sounds like an anal fissure. if it keeps reopening, chances are it's not healing properly. anal fissures, once closed, shouldn't re-open. there are several things you can do: increase your water and fiber intake to avoid constipation. when you need to have a bowel movement, do not restrain from doing so. this can lead to constipation. after you have a bowel movement, make sure to gently clean the area (regular toilet paper can make the problem worse) so try a non-perfumed baby or soft cloth wipe. try having a sitz bath (soaking the area in warm water) several times a day. this increases blood flow to the area and promotes healing.
however, you do want to have this checked out by a doctor. recurring anal fissures can be a symptom of an underlying condition such as some STDs like herpes that can affect the anus but have no vulva symptoms, colon cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. he or she might also prescribe you a cream that will speed the healing process. sometimes surgery is required to correct chronic anal fissures, but most resolve without this.
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Date: 2006-05-01 12:48 am (UTC)if it keeps reopening, chances are it's not healing properly. anal fissures, once closed, shouldn't re-open. there are several things you can do: increase your water and fiber intake to avoid constipation. when you need to have a bowel movement, do not restrain from doing so. this can lead to constipation.
after you have a bowel movement, make sure to gently clean the area (regular toilet paper can make the problem worse) so try a non-perfumed baby or soft cloth wipe. try having a sitz bath (soaking the area in warm water) several times a day. this increases blood flow to the area and promotes healing.
however, you do want to have this checked out by a doctor. recurring anal fissures can be a symptom of an underlying condition such as some STDs like herpes that can affect the anus but have no vulva symptoms, colon cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. he or she might also prescribe you a cream that will speed the healing process. sometimes surgery is required to correct chronic anal fissures, but most resolve without this.