by MattMecham » 25 May 2011, 22:05
Hello, Mr. London,
I agree with all of the advice that has been given on your thread -- you are talking to professionals!!!! (seriously, I don't think that most doctors have ever had an anal fissure, and therefore do not have first-hand experience of the delightful phenomena). One thing I would add, if the pain is quite bad -- get yourself some kind of heating pad. I found that the best kind are made out of some sort of clay that is encased in a tough plastic bag, which is then plopped into a soft cloth covering. You put the whole thing in the microwave, heat it for the prescribed amount of time, and then sit on it. Oh, it is absolutely wonderful! And it has a dual effect -- it soothes your sore butt almost instantly, plus it increases blood flow to the fissure site which promotes more healing.
Don't get an electric pad, because you can't sit on them without A) creating an atmosphere where serious injury can occur, and B) possibly ruining the pad. So get the clay one. I got mine for less than $15.00 at Walmart, so find the England equivalent of a Walmart, buy the pad, and have it all heated up and ready right before you have your bowel movement. It stays nice and hot for up to an hour after heating it.
Good luck, my friend. We're thinking of you.
Semper Fi,
Matt