Anal Fissure
Proctologist located in Beverly Hills, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach, CA
An anal fissure is a small tear in the thin, moist tissue lining the anus. These tears can cause intense pain, especially during and after bowel movements, and may also cause bleeding. Dr. Maz Ghodsian specializes in treating anal fissures with both conservative approaches and specialized procedures when necessary.
Q&A
What causes anal fissures?
Anal fissures typically develop from trauma to the anal canal, most commonly from:
- Passing large or hard stools (constipation)
- Chronic diarrhea
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)
- Childbirth
- Anal intercourse
- Anal surgery
Once a fissure develops, increased tension in the anal sphincter muscles and reduced blood flow to the area can prevent healing, leading to a chronic condition.
How does Dr. Maz treat anal fissures?
Dr. Maz offers a comprehensive approach to fissure treatment:
- Conservative measures: For acute fissures, treatment may include high-fiber diet, stool softeners, increased water intake, and sitz baths.
- Topical medications: Specialized ointments and creams to relax sphincter muscles, increase blood flow, and promote healing.
- Botox® injections: To temporarily relax the anal sphincter muscle and promote healing by improving blood flow.
- Lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS): A minimally invasive surgical procedure for chronic fissures that haven’t responded to other treatments.
- Fissurectomy: Surgical removal of the fissure and accompanying scar tissue in complex cases.
Don’t suffer with the pain of anal fissures. Call 310-982-2400 or schedule your consultation online today.