I've had the typical sharp pains while
defecating described in the symptoms of
anal fissures. This has been going on for
1-2 weeks. I'm 24y/o and I do remember
being somewhat constipated prior to this
starting.
The last 4-5 days, I began to notice
bleeding. The first time, it was a large
amount of blood. The toilet water was
colored pink and there was a lot of blood
on the toilet paper which concerned me.
Lately, I've been trying to drink 10+ cups
of water and keep my fiber intake high. I
purchased some zinc oxide ointment after
seeing it was recommended. After one day
with no blood and softer stools, the blood
started again despite the soft stool. It
was once again a large amount.
Is it normal to lose this much blood with
a fissure? Any other recommendations for
home treatment? I don't see much
progress. Do the hot baths help with
healing or just temporary pain relief?
The pain is not unbearable...I just want
the blood loss to stop.
I can't go to the doctor currently, so I'd
like to treat this however I can at home.
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ScottJones
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 2
Posted: 11-19-07 00:00am
Well...if it helps anyone else:
Fiber + Metamucil + A&D ointment + a
lot of water
This resolved the problem quickly.
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chocoice
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Posts: 1
Posted: 04-08-08 12:18pm
where would i go to buy the above, as i
have the exact problem and im getting
scared. i have tired the fibre drinks but
that only helps you for so long.
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