Hello everyone,
I want to clarify that I’m not a medical professional—I’m just sharing my experience because I’ve tried many things, and this is what finally worked for me. I hope it helps anyone going through this painful situation.
Here’s how I’ve started to heal my anal fissure. It can be one of the most difficult things to endure, both physically and emotionally. My issue began after a night of drinking and making some poor food choices. I was straining during a bowel movement, and since I already had an internal hemorrhoid, I thought the pain was related to that. Normally, I could push the hemorrhoid back in without issue, but this time, I felt a sharp, stinging pain. Days went by, and the pain intensified to the point where it felt like shattered glass every time I used the restroom. It became so unbearable that I’d feel faint and often cried from the discomfort. Eventually, I noticed some bleeding, which prompted a visit to the doctor, where I was diagnosed with an anal fissure.
After about a month of enduring this, I was still eating the same foods, and although the doctor prescribed nitroglycerin and lidocaine ointment, the pain relief was minimal, and the fissure wasn’t healing. The doctor advised me to focus on my constipation and increase my fiber intake, but I still felt helpless and depressed, as few understood the intense pain, both physically and mentally. There were days I couldn’t even go to work.
Desperate for relief, I began researching online and found a post that changed everything. After trying various methods, I finally started to see progress. Here’s what worked for me:
First, I took a laxative to clear my bowels. I used Dulcolax, taking only one tablet to avoid stomach irritation. The next morning, I had a complete bowel movement. You might still feel some pain since the fissure is an open wound, but this is a necessary first step.
Next, I fasted for the first two days, only drinking water. I know this might sound extreme, but it gave my fissure a chance to heal. I then continued with a liquid diet—water, juice, and broth—for a week. I also bought a Squatty Potty to help with proper positioning during bowel movements.
For topical treatments, I mixed zinc oxide with triple antibiotic cream, then applied nitroglycerin cream to relax the muscles. I did this twice daily after keeping the area clean.
I also started taking Vitamin C and Vitamin A supplements, followed by a tablespoon of coconut oil. At night, I took magnesium citrate, which acts as a natural stool softener and muscle relaxer.
It’s been a week now, and today I used the restroom with no pain! While I know the fissure is still there, I’m thrilled to be pain-free and no longer afraid of using the bathroom. I’ll continue this routine and slowly reintroduce solid foods and fiber into my diet, avoiding red meat and dairy for now.
If you’re dealing with a similar situation, I truly empathize with you. If you’d like to try a natural approach before considering surgery, I recommend this method. Remember, you’re not alone in this, and it will pass. If you have any questions, feel free to ask—I’m here to help based on my experiences.