by EMD23 » 15 Jul 2023, 14:55
After more than a 1 year of suffering with a Cronic Anal Fissure I had LIS surgery performed by a Proctologist. All went well for the 1st 3 months. However on the 4th month I developed diarrhea and with it I noticed some blood in the stool along with a new or same fissure type pain, but much less pain than before the operation. I think the blood has stopped but although the diarrhea has not gone away after 8 weeks neither has the pain. I was prescribed antibiotics for the infection causing the diarrhea and diltlazem 2% (A calcium channel blocker) cream for the Fissure. (I tried Nitro cream before the surgery and would never use that again.) I also take the baths and avoid toilet paper, I have a high fibre diet and exercise regularly. My concern is that everything that I read and heard from my doctor, said that there was less than a 5% chance of reoccurrence. I am shocked that this has happened and very reluctant to have a 2nd LIS due to the greater chance of incontinence. Are my concerns valid and will this new but less severe fissure pain heal and go away with the diltlazem cream or… does anyone have any advice, comment, experiences. All would be appreciated. Muchas Gracias EMD23