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==Primary Prevention== | |||
In infants under one year old, frequent diaper change can prevent anal fissure. For adults, the following can help prevent fissure: | |||
*Treating constipation by eating food rich in [[fiber|dietary fiber]], avoiding [[caffeine]] (which can increase constipation),<ref> Basson, Marc D. , "Constipation" emedicine [http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2833.htm] </ref> drinking a lot of water and taking 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 <i>without</i> sunscreen-protection chemicals) also helps and is much less expensive than Analpram ($70.00 small tube). | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
{{WH}} | {{WH}} | ||
{{WS}} | {{WS}} | ||
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Overview
Primary Prevention
In infants under one year old, frequent diaper change can prevent anal fissure. For adults, the following can help prevent fissure:
- Treating constipation by eating food rich in dietary fiber, avoiding caffeine (which can increase constipation),[1] drinking a lot of water and taking 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).