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Over the counter treatment for Anal Fissure pain?

Sent to Health Experts February 7 2006 at 1:51 PM
   

I have had a chronic inflamation in my anal region for many years....it comes and goes. Right now it is active. It usually appears after exessive wiping. The affected area seems to fill with fluid. Almost like a boil. In the past, I usually just apply pressure and fluid "erupts" and relievs the pressure. Almost like squeezing a boil or pimple. Right now the "opening" which usually allows the fluid to escape is closed. Therefore pressure is present and very painful.

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February 7 2006 at 2:02 PM (10 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
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Sitz bath or just soaking the tub can help. Applying a warm compress too. The heat can help draw it out. Other wise the OTC medication will just help with the inflammation and some of the products numb the area. If relieving pressure is what helps you, then moist heat is what you need for now.

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