Hello,
I had my fissure cauterized once a couple months ago and I think it helped. My CRS said he could do it again if I wanted but curious if anyone has heard anything bad about repeated cauterizations?
Just wondering...
Thanks all

How is cauterization accomplished it sounds painful?

Silver nitrate is applied directly to the fissure, and it is extremely painful for a few seconds. The following week hurt more than usual but after that pain levels seemed to be lower (for me, at least)

When I had my tonsils chopped off, they cauterized the open wounds and it healed real fast even with eating everyday.why can't they do that to all fissures?

I would think that repeated cauterization might lead to excessive scar tissue, but it's just a guess.

Just had Botox on Monday, they cauterized my fissure also. Best I have felt in months! I didn't feel it since I was put under for the Botox, but that fissure hasn't caused issues since... And I had 3 BM today.

Hi, that's wonderful, hope you continue to recover and quickly get your life back. Suzy

thisunpleasant thats interesting, your fissure most be superficial. I know about this type of cauterization but like other member say it can cause too much scar tissue to form.
So I wonder if yours is superficial as that will be easier to treat and monitor.
Is this is another way to treat internal fissures I take it before having surgery anytime.