Fissure? Basic tare? - Bowel Disorders Message Board

THNew13 · 05-10-2005, 04:27 PM

I had a sphintorectomy months back from a fissure that we very internal. Everything has been fine.. no pain, blood, etc... However, today I checked my anus when I came home because there was some itching and it seems not in the center, but on the outskirts of the actual anus, there seems to be a tear. Its hard to really tell by bending over nad looking in a mirror, but it doesn't seem right. It doesn't hurt, there was no blood, etc... Will a sitz bath help heal something like this?

I'm wondering if I could have torn the anus from toilet paper wiping? Again, it doesn't hurt or anything nad its on the outskirts, not near the center.

Anyone??

Thanks

chigs489 · 05-10-2005, 04:37 PM

I had the same surgery, and I found that the area directly opposite the incision point tends to itch and get irritated. This might be what is happening.

You can use some petroleum jelly the next time you go to keep it from getting any more irritated.

THNew13 · 05-10-2005, 05:10 PM

Thanks for the reply Chiggins.

On second look, it looks almost like a little hole, not to deep. Any ideas?

chigs489 · 05-10-2005, 05:25 PM

I surprised you can see it that clearly. No bleeding? If not, I'd say it isn't anything to worry about.

But if it gets worse, go see your doctor and make sure it isn't a fistula.

THNew13 · 05-10-2005, 05:52 PM

Fistula? Please elaborate. I spoke with my mother about it and she said it could be a hemmorhoid (I enjoy lifting weights). I think I noticed it today when I was sweating down there and there was a lot of itching. Just think it is strange how it is indented, almost like a hole.

I can't see it that clearly, just that it looks like a small indent.