What is Anal Fissure?
An anal fissure (fissure in ano) is a small cut or tear in the skin or mucosal lining of the anal passage or at the opening of the anus. It can cause pain or bleeding while passing stool and can affect people of any age. At Goyal Piles Laser Centre, patients can discuss laser treatment and other options for anal fissure in Delhi.
What Are The Causes Of Anal Fissure?
An unhealthy diet that causes constipation and lack of physical activities are the major causes leading to anal fissure. Other factors include:
- Passing irregularly hard, large stool during bowel movements.
- Straining during bowel movements
- Chronic & severe constipation
- Chronic diarrhea
- Pregnancy
- Anal intercourse, etc.
What are the Symptoms & Signs of Fissure ?
- Pain during the passing of stool
- A visible cut or tear in the skin near the anal passage
- Bloodstained stool or blood on the toilet paper after the bowel movement
- A small lump (or small skin growth) near the fissure
How Is The Condition Diagnosed?
A fissure is diagnosed after an examination conducted by the doctor. It is usually visible during examination of anal region. But a rectal examination is conducted for exact diagnosis. A lubricated Anoscope is inserted in anal canal with utmost care to avoid pain. With the help of anoscope doctor try to rule out other diseases like polyps ulcer or cancer etc.
Goyal Piles Laser Centre is equipped with the latest equipment to deliver the best Fissure laser Treatment.
Laser Treatment Of Fissure
With the advancement in science and technology fissure can be treated easily through laser. Laser surgery or laser therapy is a day care procedure that offer several advantages over traditional surgery.Now a days more and more patients are bow opting for laser treatment of fissure.
Laser surgery is less invasive as compared to traditional surgery. Fissure is simply treated with laser energy in a precise and focused manner and the problem is solved with a procedure of few minutes. The patient can be discharged after 24hrs . No need for general anaesthesia. Local or spinal anaesthesia is applicable for laser surgery.
Laser Treatment for Fissure: What to Expect
If you are considering treatment for an anal fissure, discuss the available options with a qualified medical professional. Goyal Piles Laser Centre offers laser treatment for fissure. The appropriate approach depends on diagnosis and clinical assessment; ask the treating surgeon about expected benefits, risks, anaesthesia and recovery for your case.
15 min procedure
Patient discharge on same day / after 24 hours
Join duty within 48 hours
US FDA Approved
All Insurance Accepted
Difference between Normal Surgery and Laser Treatment
| Laser surgery | Normal surgery |
|---|---|
| Pain experience varies | Pain experience varies |
| Minimum or zero bleeding | Heavy blood loss |
| Day care procedure | 0 1-2 days bed rest required |
| Quick recovery | Takes time to recover |
| Minimum chance of recurrence | Chances of recurrence + |
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