Anal fissure primary prevention: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
No edit summary |
|||
| Line 5: | Line 5: | ||
In infants under one year old, frequent diaper change can prevent anal fissure. For adults, the following can help prevent fissure: | 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),drinking a lot of water and taking 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. | *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 | *[[Carmex]] lip ointment (the version without sunscreen-protection chemicals) also helps and is much less expensive than Analpram ($70.00 small tube). | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 14:46, 10 May 2013
|
Anal fissure Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Anal fissure primary prevention On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Anal fissure primary prevention |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Anal fissure primary prevention |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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), 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).