What is the best treatment for a minor anal fissure?
Minor anal fissures, which are early-stage fissures, mainly manifest as pain during defecation and minor bleeding, but the pain does not last long and is primarily associated with defecation. For minor fissures, it is generally recommended to choose conservative treatment with medications and dietary regulation to ensure smooth bowel movements. Typically, after defecation, one can choose to use an anal cleansing solution or a potassium permanganate solution for a sitz bath. After the sitz bath, apply Dragon Ball ointment or nitroglycerin ointment locally to promote the healing of the ulcerated surface. At the same time, in terms of diet, one should drink more water and consume foods rich in dietary fiber to maintain smooth bowel movements as much as possible, avoiding dry and hard stools, which also helps in the healing of minor anal fissures. Additionally, patients should pay attention to keeping the anal area dry and clean, avoid irritating the wound, and prevent infection that could exacerbate the condition.