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Over 40 years of expert care
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Clinics
Award winning treatment plans
reviewed by Mr Piero Nastro, MD, MRCS, FRCS(Eng). GMC Number: , Laparoscopic, & Colorectal Surgeon for The Private Clinic of Harley Street, London.
Last 13th 2023
Anal Fissures
An anal fissure is a small tear or cut in the skin lining of the anus, which can cause discomfort and pain during bowel movements.
They appear as fleshy, hanging skin protrusions and can often be for other related such as .
Many people assume they have a haemorrhoid when they experience anal pain but both anal and haemorrhoids can have similar often causing people to misdiagnose themselves.
don’t always cause pain, but 90% of fissures do. However, the pain from a fissure usually occurs in episodes, while haemorrhoid pain can be .
Anal fissures can affect anyone with 1 in every 10 people affected at some point in their life. and younger adults below the age of 40 are more prone to developing them.
Whilst most cases of anal will get better without treatment, many find themselves struggling to heal and require help to treat it. treatment may be if the anal fissure is to heal. Muscle spasms and subsequent bowel movements can prevent healing.
The Clinic offers fast and pain-free anal fissure treatment at our discrete and clinics in London and Birmingham.
What causes anal fissures?
Causes of anal include:
Diseases such as Bowel Disease, Chron’s or Ulcerative can put you more at risk of anal .
What are the symptoms of an anal fissure?
Common symptoms of anal fissures include:
How do I know if I have an anal fissure?
The best way to diagnose an anal fissue is to visit a healthcare such as one of our experienced Colorectal . They will your symptoms and whilst also performing a physical examination of the area. In doing this, they will be able to accurately let you know the cause of your anal pain or discomfort and what treatment would be to help.
Anal have a variety of classifications that will determine which type of may be best suited.
Do I need anal fissure treatment?
Most anal fissures will heal on their own, a few lifestyle changes such as eating more fibre, keeping active and staying are good to make to not only heal existing anal but to stop too.
Non-Surgical Anal Fissure Treatments
If your anal fissure is struggling to heal, then medical assistance may be required. There are treatments such as Glyceryl ointment and channel blockers. Either of these treatments should be topically to the area to promote healing.
Surgical Anal Fissure Treatments
If the topical treatments have not been successful, then anal fissure may be . We with a selection of private anal treatments. Our expert colorectal surgeons will be able to advise on which is going to be most effective for you.
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What to Expect
A will take place with one of our who are experts in and treating anal where medical assistance is required.
During your consultation, the surgeon will:
Following your with your surgeon, you will be a dedicated . They will be able to you with your detailed plan along with the full cost and pricing details. You will leave our clinic feeling able to make a .
If you have been recommended to try a surgical procedure then you will be required to have a pre-op assessment ahead of your .
All our patients are assessed against our patient selection criteria. Following your anal fissure consultation and review of your history, the or pre-operative nurse will choose the pre-operative tests considered to be appropriate, most of which are blood tests.
You will be provided with a pre-operative sheet ahead of your which will help you to for your anal fissure treatment.
There are a variety of anal available. Your surgeon will be able to advise on which one they feel is going to be most effective for you.
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The treatment is as a day-case in theatre under general . The anal sphincter muscle is injected with toxin. This the muscle from spasming which will as a result reduce pain and allow the anal fissure to heal.
Patients will be able to return home the same day once from the general anaesthetic.
The of this will last for 2-3 months which allows enough time for anal to fully heal.
A fissurectomy cutting away the skin the anal fissure. This is usually combined with botulinum toxin injections or advancement flap surgery.
A lateral sphincterotomy or Sphincterectomy also known as LIS is a to treat an anal fissure. The procedure will be performed as a day-case procedure in under general .
Once the general has taken affect, the will make a small incision at the edge of the anus to part of the muscle that tightens around the anus.
The takes around 10 minutes to perform, and no stiches are required but a small pack of gauze is often placed over the cut which either fall out or be passed during the first bowel following the procedure.
Advancement anal flap surgery, also known as flap repair is an alternative procedure used to help heal an anal fissure. This is particularly advantageous for patients who have pelvic floor or anal muscles who are not for a lateral sphincterotomy.
Advancement anal flap surgery is as a day case in theatre under general anaesthesia. A flap of skin tissue is taken usually either from around the outside of the anal canal, or the lining of the bowel near to the anal canal. The flap of tissue is then attached to opening of the anal fissure and secured with stitches.
The procedure takes around 45 minutes to perform, a small pack of gauze is often placed over area which will either fall out itself or be passed during the first bowel .
The and following Lateral Sphincterotomy and Advancement Anal Flap Surgery are similar.
following anal fissure will have a period of recovery time at the usually 1-2 hours. Once your surgeon is happy with your recovery, you will be able to return home. All patients will require a chaperone to escort them home. We advise that do not drink alcohol, drive, use or make any important decisions for at least 24 hours following general .
Medication
You will be provided with painkillers and to take which will help to keep you comfortable during your recovery period. It is important to keep bowel movements and soft during your recovery period and to avoid . A diet of high fibre foods and regularly water will be recommended.
Bowel Movements
The first bowel following surgery may be uncomfortable and you may notice small of bleeding. This is normal and to be expected, but if you are concerned about anything do not hesitate to contact us.
to work & daily activities
Most patients can return to work after 2-3 days depending on the of their job role. Heavy lifting and excessive exercise should be avoided for 2-4 weeks.
Patients who have had Anal Flap Surgery are to allow 2 weeks before to work.
Driving
You will be free to resume driving once you are free from the sedative of any anaesthetic and painkillers that you may be taking. Before to drive, you should be able to sit in a comfortable driving and feel confident that you are able to safely control your car including being able to make an stop if required. We recommend that you let your insurance company aware of your recent surgery as you may find that your car insurance is for a certain number of weeks following .
Bathing
We recommend taking regular baths, especially after bowel movements to help keep the area clean.
Results
The results from anal fissure treatment will vary depending on the type of treatment and individual times. You will start to notice your previous symptoms as your fissure starts to heal. Pain should become less, and any should stop.
Overall, it can take 6-8 weeks for anal fissures to fully heal.
Botulinum toxin can take 1-2 weeks for the effects to take place. The best results are seen after 6 weeks.
A is one of the most surgical procedures for anal fissures with a success rate of 96%–100% . Most will fully heal within 2 to 4 weeks.
Follow Up
A 6 week follow-up will be made for you with your consultant colorectal surgeon to discuss the results from your procedure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I anal skin tags? / How to avoid anal skin tags?
Once you have had your anal skin tag removed, your surgeon will discuss methods to help prevent skin tags in the future. The best way to prevent further skin tags is to understand the cause of your existing one. Often changes are enough to prevent future anal skin tags.
tips include:
Your may also recommend that you have any problems to ensure that there is no underlying condition that may be your risk of anal skin tags.
Anal skin tags will not go away on their own. If you want to remove them, you will need to have an anal skin tag treatment.
If you are about anal skin tags, we recommend us for a consultation. Our colorectal will be able to determine if the skin tag is harmless or something to be concerned about.
Most people elect to have them removed in a quick procedure under local to help improve comfort and any feeling of self-consciousness.
Anal skin tag removal treatment is not routinely or funded on the NHS. This is because it is deemed to be a cosmetic procedure and not necessary.
At The Private Clinic, we that anal skin tags can still cause discomfort and for many people which is why we offer private for anal skin tag .
Consultations are available for fast and anal skin tag removal at our and discreet in London and Birmingham.
No, anal skin tags are a different condition from . The most noticeable difference between the two conditions is that haemorrhoids usually cause more pain and discomfort.
Haemorrhoids are veins whereas anal skin tags are small sections of excess skin.
Haemorrhoids both external and cause in the area. As the swelling reduces, excess skin that was previously stretched may not shrink back which can then cause skin tags to develop. This is why the two are often with many patients developing anal skin tags following haemorrhoid removal treatment.
If you are unsure if you have or anal skin tags, visit us for a where our expert colorectal will be able to accurately diagnose your anal condition and advise on the best treatment to suit you.
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