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Best Ayurvedic Remedies for Anal Fissures Treatment

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Dr. Jainam ShahAyurvedic Doctor • 11 Years Exp.BAMS, Certificate In Ksharsutra Therapy
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Many people dread going to the toilet, all thanks to the extreme pain, bleeding (not always though), or itchiness that one experiences during the bowel movement. These are some of the discomfort and complications associated with a condition referred to as Fissure-in-Ano (also known as Anal fissures). Age or sex has no impact in triggering anal fissures as the condition can affect all and sundry (though infants are more susceptible).

Ayurveda Treatment for Anal Fissure Problem

Medically, anal fissures are nothing but cuts or cracks (can be chronic or acute longitudinal tears that mainly develop in the anoderm or the epithelial lining of the anal canal) that affects the anal as well as an anal canal (terminal end of the gastrointestinal tract). Without proper treatment and medication, the condition will only deteriorate further piling on the agony and discomfort. In Ayurveda, different ayurvedic medicines for the treatment for anal fissures and piles problem.

What Triggers Anal Fissures?

Anal Fissure problem can occur due to different health issue, some are given below:

  • In the majority of the cases, the anal fissures, (that mostly appears in the midline posteriorly of the anal canal), are triggered by Constipation or passing of hard stools that cause repeated wear and tear of the anal mucosa resulting in the cracks or fissures.
  • Crohn’s Disease (an Inflammatory Bowel Disease that often results in the digestive tract getting inflamed) can play a significant role in the formation of fissures.
  • Anal fissures can also result from childbirth, severe diarrhea, HIV, Tuberculosis, anal cancer, to name a few.
  • Anal sex can, at times, play a pivotal role in triggering anal fissures.

Symptoms of Anal Fissures

If you are suffering from one of these common symptoms of anal fissures, then ayurvedic remedies can use used as a natural treatment for it:

  1. Pain and discomfort while passing stool. At times, there may be rectal bleeding as well.
  2. A skin tag often appears on the skin close to the fissure
  3. The skin around the anus appears cracked with irritation and itching.

Ayurveda Remedies for Anal Fissure Problem

Many patients suffering from anal fissures, even severe and chronic cases, have been completely cured and treated with Ayurveda medicines and remedies which are given below:

  1. With constipation being a trigger for anal fissures, Ayurvedic medicines are given to soften the stool and also to treat constipation. In this regard, Triphala deserves a special mention. It works magically to provide relief from constipation and the associated discomfort that comes tagged along.
  2. In Ayurveda, the use of Panchakarma can also work wonders to treat anal fissures. Panchakarma involves the use of various herbal oil baths and massages to cleansing the body of harmful toxins. Anal fissures can be treated using Basti (a part of Panchakarma therapy that eliminates the toxins present in the lower colon using an Ayurvedic enema such as milk, ghee).
  3. While using ayurvedic remedies for anal fissure problem, you need to focus on your diet first. Increase the intake of dietary fibers (citrus fruits, prunes, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, Brussels Sprouts, peas, to name a few).
  4. Make it a habit to indulge in exercise and physical activities daily.
  5. Increase the fluid intake (water, fresh fruit juice, vegetable soup) to keep the body hydrated.

Note: For maximum results, the dosage of the ayurvedic medicine (Triphala or any other Ayurvedic medicines) for anal fissure problem should be as per the doctor recommended. In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!


Update From Lybrate: To keep your Gut Health on track and to avoid constipation and gastric troubles. We suggest you to buy Gut Care Products available on Lybrate at affordable prices.

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