Fissure All FAQ

Yes. Age is not a relevant factor of any anorectal diseases, including fissure. Hence, fissure can develop at any age if you live an unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle.

There are several ways to book an appointment with Pristyn Care. You can fill the appointment form, give us a call, or use the mobile application to schedule an appointment for consultation.

Yes. Pristyn Care offers online consultation service so that the patients can interact with the doctors virtually and discuss their problem without hesitation.

Laser fissure surgery will cost you around Rs. 41,500 to Rs. 55,000 approximately. There are several factors that impacts the overall price of fissure treatment, such as diagnostic tests, doctor’s consultation fee, hospital admission/discharge cost, severity of the disease, and type of surgery recommended. According to these factors, the actual cost of fissure surgery will be different for each patient.

If you have anal fissure, you should avoid eating foods that lack fiber and increase the risk of constipation, which is one of the primary cause for anal fissure. Such food items include white bread, bagels, dairy products, processed/canned foods, meat, caffeinated beverages, etc.

No. Anal fissure and anal herpes are different diseases that have a few similar symptoms like lesions which appear around the anus that causes pain and itching. However, there is one major difference between these two diseases, i.e., herpes is unlikely to bleed whereas fissures often cause bleeding during bowels.

An anal fissure is a tear in the anal lining whereas piles are swollen and inflamed veins within and outside the anal tract. Piles are mostly minimal pain and unnoticeable unless they become serious whereas anal fissure causes excruciating pain even in the earlier stages that helps in differentiating between these two diseases.

Unfortunately, yes. Although it happens rarely, there is a possibility that a person develops piles, fissure, and fistula at the same time. If a person has any of these anorectal diseases and it is left untreated for a very long time, it will make the person susceptible to other diseases too. That’s why one should seek treatment as soon as possible.

You should visit a doctor to get fissure treatment as soon as you notice the symptoms. Without a healthy diet and active lifestyle, you won’t be able to manage the symptoms. Hence, it is crucial that you consult with a doctor and determine the most suitable treatment method for fissures.

You can consult with a primary care provider if the symptoms are mild. Or you can consult a proctologist or general surgeon to get the best treatment regardless of the severity of the fissure. Get in touch with Pristyn Care doctors and explore your treatment options.

Yes. Anal fissures can last for years without proper treatment. Fissures have a tendency to appear cyclically if they are not treated properly. Therefore, you should seek proper treatment for anal fissures before the condition becomes chronic.

After open surgical treatment of anal fissure, the wound takes more than 2 weeks to heal properly. However, with laser treatment, the fissure will heal completely within 2-7 days.

Yes. Exercising will improve the blood flow in the anal region and help in proper digestion of the food to regularize the bowel movements. If you exercise regularly and eat fiber-rich foods, it will prevent constipation and formation of hard and large stools. So, you will be able to prevent the development of anal fissure too.

Yes. A fissure can heal automatically within 4-6 weeks with or without intervention. However, it is better that you make some lifestyle changes to prevent constipation and exercise to improve blood flow in the anal region that will allow fissures to heal over time. If the fissure doesn’t heal, you can seek treatment with Pristyn Care.

Yes. The treatment of anorectal diseases comes under the category of daycare procedures that are usually covered under health insurance policy. Pristyn Care accepts health insurance and also helps the patients to get a 100% claim to cover the cost of treatment.

Yes. Pristyn Care medical coordinators handle the insurance related formalities and help the patients to get 100% claim.

Your doctor may recommend nitroglycerin (rectiv) that can be applied externally, topical anesthetic creams, botulinum toxin type A injection, or blood pressure medications to treat fissures non-surgically.

Yes. It is possible to get rid of anal fissures without surgery. However, there will be high chance of recurrence. Hence, you should seek proper treatment for anal fissure from experts like Pristyn Care doctors.

The creams that can be used for anal fissure are nitrogylcerin or topical anesthetic creams such as lidocaine hydrochloride. They can be applied directly to the fissure and they can provide relief by allowing the anal sphincter to relax.

Anal fissures are cracks in the anal lining that exposes the anal sphincter muscle present beneath the tear and cause spasm. It pulls the edges of the fissure further apart and causes severe pain especially during bowels.

The post-surgery care tips for fissure include eating foods that improve digestive health, preventing constipation, and performing exercises that encourage regular bowels. You should avoid straining during bowels and pressure on the abdominal and anal region. Following these habits will allow the fissure to heal quickly.

After laser fissure surgery at Pristyn Care, you can get discharged on the same day and follow the recovery plan provided by our doctors. For the first few days, you should get proper rest and let the fissure heal properly. The pain will disappear within 2-3 days and you will be able to resume your daily activities without any problem.

If you already had a fissure surgery, it is important that you follow an active lifestyle and eat healthy foods full of fiber. Drink plenty of water/liquid and exercise regularly to minimize the chances of fissure returning after surgery.

Pristyn Care provides a complete care package to the patients who seek treatment with us. We provide discounts on diagnostic tests, free cab service on the day of surgery, single deluxe room for hospital stay, a dedicated care-buddy, post-surgery follow-ups, etc. for a complete assisted surgical experience.

Yes. Pristyn Care provides cashless payment and zero cost EMI services to make the advanced laser fissure treatment cost-effective and accessible for patients.

Yes. Pristyn Care medical coordinators will take care of the pick and drop service to and from the hospital on the day of surgery.

As soon as the fissure starts to heal, you will be able to pass stools comfortably. Severe pain is the primary symptom of anal fissure. And when you start treatment, the pain will gradually start to dissipate and you’ll know that the fissure is healing.

No. Laser fissure surgery is a non-invasive and minimal pain treatment method. Hence, you are less likely to need pain medications after laser fissure surgery.

Being a non-invasive method of treatment, the patient can return to their daily activities on the next day after laser fissure surgery.

A fissure will keep returning if it doesn’t heal properly. Typically, a fissure takes almost 6 weeks to heal properly. But if the healing process is interrupted, fissure will recur and eventually transform into chronic fissure that will need surgical treatment.

Laser surgery is an effective, accurate, and safe method to cure fissures. Hence, the chances of fissure recurrence after laser surgery are almost negligible.

During the recovery phase after laser fissure surgery, you should avoid eating food items that are spicy, oily, frozen, or processed. Such foods can cause constipation and may increase the risk of relapse.

An anal fissure becomes chronic when it doesn’t heal for more than 6 weeks. It forms a cycle and stops responding to home remedies and conservative treatments. Due to this, the fissure becomes chronic and causes severe pain.

No. The amount of bleeding in anal fissures is comparatively lesser than piles. You will notice a small amount of blood in the stools which is bright red in color.

People with a tight anal sphincter are more prone to developing anal fissures. It can occur at any age, but as a person grows old, the chances of developing fissures reduces significantly.

Leaving fissures untreated for a long time can increase the risk of fecal impaction, incontinence, sentinel piles, and fistula. Therefore, it is essential that you seek treatment without any delay.

No. Anal fissure cannot cause colon or anal cancer, but it can allow the symptoms of anal/colon cancer go unnoticed. You can get diagnosed under the care of Pristyn Care doctors and rule out the possibility of colon/anal cancer while getting treatment for anal fissure.

Yes. Laser fissure surgery is the safest and most-effective method to cure piles. It is a high-precision technology which surgeons have to master through special training. Moreover, it provides better control over the procedure reducing the risks and complications, thereby making the surgery safer than conventional practices.

Yes. In more than 90% cases, laser fissure surgery can cure fissure permanently as it allows the epithelial tissue to heal quickly.

At Pristyn Care, the success rate of laser fissure surgery is more than 90% under the care and supervision of our expert doctors. You can rely on our doctor’s skills and experience and undergo laser surgery to treat fissures.

In earlier stages when anal fissure symptoms are mild, it is possible to treat them by: ||-Eating fiber-rich food and drinking plenty of water. ||-Taking sitz bath after bowel movements. ||-Using creams like nitroglycerin or topical anesthetic creams. ||-Exercising regularly to promote blood flow in the anal region. ||These steps will help to manage fissure symptoms in the early stages. If these tips don’t work, you can contact Pristyn Care and consult with our specialists.

Consult with our expert surgeon for more than 50+ diseases