Hi Everyone,
I am a man in my mid 50s. I've had surgery twice for thrombotic hemorrhoids and had a sphincterotomy in 2012 which got infected and I had a second surgery for a fistula (as many can probably relate - this was awful). Since the sphincterotomy, I really have never healed property - constantly tender with intermittent bleeding. However, I am not suffering with the extreme pain of the fissure which I dealt with for 4 years.
I have recently been diagnosed with Anal Stenosis and my doctor is telling me I may have to undergo a rare surgery. But first I will try anal dilation and continue to use Miralax and fiber. My problem is I can't do the dilation because of the pain.
I've decided to go on a long term water fast to try and heal things so I can dilate.
I'm wondering if there is an ointment or suppository that would promote faster healing?
Also, has anyone tried fasting like this?
Thanks,
RW