Can anal fissures heal on their own?
Disease description:
A few days ago, I couldn't go to the bathroom due to severe constipation, which lasted for several hours. My buttocks and both sides of my thighs were painful. The pain persisted for a few days before improving. This caused an anal fissure. Can an anal fissure heal on its own?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cheng Yicheng
Anal fissures generally can heal on their own. An anal fissure is an ischemic ulcer with a certain self-healing mechanism. Newly developed fissures can undergo spontaneous tissue repair and achieve healing once the triggering factors are eliminated and local blood circulation is improved. However, if the fissure is severe, topical medication applied locally to the anus may be required. In addition, oral medications may be used as adjunctive treatment, depending on the severity of the anal fissure.
