by happyass » 06 May 2008, 06:20
hi melissa and mr. melissa. the most conservative attempt at managing and eventually healing your fissure is through a high fiber (approx. 30-40 grams per day depending on your weight), drinking water, and engaging in fun exercise and having plenty of rest.
that would be the first important step.
along with some modifications such as:
1. switch from using regular toilet paper (i don't care how ultra or soft it is) to a flushable moist wipe (i prefer the flushmates from charmin but you can look into different brands - just make sure it does not have witch hazel or other irritants).
2. avoid any type of witch hazel ingredient - these is somewhat okay for hemmys but not for fissures. it will not help heal a fissure; as a matter of fact, it will help keep it alive. yes it may feel good, but it's not worth using it.
3. don't insert things into the rectum; ie, suppositories when you have a fissure.
4. avoid using soap, shampoo, or anything that strips the membranes of moisture in or around the anus. just use a nice little cloth or simply just wash with warm water and don't irritate the anus.
5. i highly recommend blow drying the anus - especially those of us with hairy butts!!!! - after you have pat it dry from shower. this helps to make sure that the anus and its area is nice and dry and keeps moisture in check to avoid any nice little fungus or parasite parties from hanging out on the fissure. follow up with a nice thin application of palmers cocoa butter with vitamin e. you can usually find this great product along the moisturizers for pregnant women.
6. consider trying out flax seed capsules, an omega 369 supplement, aloe vera juice, and acai.
good luck.