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Wait until he gets the bloody things. I went through the same with docs. By thec way, I also belong to a group on Facebook that I found after much searching.
I did dilation for over six months before it did anything for me. Every darn day. Now, after about five years, I have a wretched fissure again. How did you get Nifedipine? Does it still have to be compounded? I did not have surgery (too many hem ops to go there again). But, now I am going through th...
Do you have a Sitz bath? I use one and they do help. I got mine through Amazon. Don't avoid food; that won't help. Try not to worry. I know that is easy to say, but your body is stronger than you think. I use Milk of Magnesia, very little, but on a regular basis. Not saying you should, but that is w...
Sorry you did not get a response to your previous post. I had a fissure and was in agony for going on two years. Did not have surgery. I used anal dilation, which eventually worked for me. Search out my name and dilation. Apart from that, if your CRS suggested a repeat surgery, I would try this if t...
Self anal dilation healed my fissure. If you search for my posts on this, and those of some others on the forum, you will see that it does help. I went through the mill before I resorted to this.
My suggestion, from previous experience, is to look on the internet and follow the instructions for each one. Also, take a look at the SIMILAR TOPICS below the post. Hope that helps!
I think you have answered your own question in the last sentence. But you could ask your doctor. Personally, I would leave it, let it heal. Also, look at the similar topics after this post. Something might be there.