What is the best treatment for anal fissures?
The treatment of anal fissures depends on the specific situation. For initial onset anal fissures, since the fissure is small, treatment can be achieved through methods such as Chinese herbal fumigation or topical application of medicine. For recurrent anal fissures that have persisted for a longer time, fumigation and washing with medicine are less effective. In such cases, surgical treatment is necessary, and it should be sought at the proctology department of a formal hospital. Anal fissures are greatly related to bowel habits, so it is important to maintain smooth bowel movements by, for example, drinking more water, eating more high-fiber foods, consuming less spicy and stimulating foods, abstaining from alcohol, and avoiding greasy foods.