My gastroenterologist did a colonoscopy a few months back and found an anal fissure along with a few skin tags. Today I saw him again and he booked a date next week for hemorrhoid ligation. I was confused, it sounds like he's just going to leave the fissure as it is and try getting rid of any hemorrhoids?
This doesn't sound right at all. I was expecting to be referred to a surgeon to perform LIS or botox at the least. I've never heard of hemorrhoid ligation.
What should I do? I don't feel like going through this painful process if it isn't going to solve the root problem. Clearly the fissure sounds more serious than treating a hemorrhoid.