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* Effective measures for the primary prevention of anal fissure in adults include: | * Effective measures for the primary prevention of anal fissure in adults include: | ||
**Treating constipation by eating food rich in [[fiber|dietary fiber]], avoiding [[caffeine]] (which can increase constipation), drinking a lot of water and taking a stool softener. | |||
*Treating constipation by eating food rich in [[fiber|dietary fiber]], avoiding [[caffeine]] (which can increase constipation), drinking a lot of water and taking a stool softener. | **Treating [[diarrhea]] promptly. | ||
*Treating [[diarrhea]] promptly. | **Lubricating the anal canal with KY Jelly or other water-based lubrication before inserting anything (ex: vibrator, penis) into your anal canal.Petroleum jelly is not recommended because it can harbor harmful bacteria. | ||
*Lubricating the anal canal with KY Jelly or other water-based lubrication before inserting anything (ex: vibrator, penis) into your anal canal.Petroleum jelly is not recommended because it can harbor harmful bacteria. | **Avoiding straining or prolonged sitting on the toilet. | ||
*Avoiding straining or prolonged sitting on the toilet. | **Using a moist wipe instead of perfumed and harsh toilet paper. | ||
*Using a moist wipe instead of perfumed and harsh toilet paper. | **Keeping the anus dry and hygienic. | ||
*Keeping the anus dry and hygienic. | **When using Analpram (cream), do not use the dispenser which can injure the area. Instead, use a finger to insert a pea size amount of cream. | ||
*When using Analpram (cream), do not use the dispenser which can injure the area. Instead, use a finger to insert a pea size amount of cream. | **[[Carmex]] lip ointment (the version without sunscreen-protection chemicals) also helps and is much less expensive than Analpram ($70.00 small tube). | ||
*[[Carmex]] lip ointment (the version without sunscreen-protection chemicals) also helps and is much less expensive than Analpram ($70.00 small tube). | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Amandeep Singh M.D.[2]
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of anal fissure include frequent diaper change in infants. In adults,
Primary Prevention
- In infants under one year old, frequent diaper change can prevent anal fissure.
- Effective measures for the primary prevention of anal fissure in adults include:
- Treating constipation by eating food rich in dietary fiber, avoiding caffeine (which can increase constipation), drinking a lot of water and taking a stool softener.
- Treating diarrhea promptly.
- Lubricating the anal canal with KY Jelly or other water-based lubrication before inserting anything (ex: vibrator, penis) into your anal canal.Petroleum jelly is not recommended because it can harbor harmful bacteria.
- Avoiding straining or prolonged sitting on the toilet.
- Using a moist wipe instead of perfumed and harsh toilet paper.
- Keeping the anus dry and hygienic.
- When using Analpram (cream), do not use the dispenser which can injure the area. Instead, use a finger to insert a pea size amount of cream.
- Carmex lip ointment (the version without sunscreen-protection chemicals) also helps and is much less expensive than Analpram ($70.00 small tube).