Balanitis

Balanitis and Balanoposthitis

An inflammation of the glans penis (head of the penis), balanitis affects 3–11% of men in their lifetime. It is a reasonably common condition. An infection of the prepuce (foreskin) is called posthitis. Balanoposthitis affects the glans and the foreskin, and it affects around 6% of males who are not circumcised.

What are Balanitis and Balanoposthitis?

Inflammation of the glans penis is referred to as balanitis, while inflammation of the prepuce is known as posthitis. When both regions are impacted simultaneously , the phrase “balanoposthitis” is used. It is a group of different illnesses with different etiologies and comparable clinical presentations.

People with poor hygiene are more likely to get penile head inflammation. It can have both infectious and noninfectious origins.

  • Except in cases of circumcision, balanitis typically results in posthitis.
  • Balanoposthitis is predisposed to the following conditions:
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Tight, nonretractable prepuce known as phimosis

Symptoms and Signs

Usually, two or three days following a sexual activity, one experiences pain, discomfort, and a subpreputial discharge. Possible outcomes include inguinal adenopathy, phimosis, and superficial ulcerations.

  • Your penis’s head and foreskin are both painful and irritated.
  • Sensitivity
  • Edema, or swelling.
  • Itching.
  • Patches of white or glossy skin on your penis.
  • Smegma, or foul-smelling discharge, under your foreskin.
  • Pain with ejaculation or urination.
  • Red, purple, or somewhat darker-than-normal skin discoloration that might resemble a rash.
  • Sores or lesions on the penis’s head.

Balanitis diagnosis

Usually, a penis examination is used to diagnose balanitis and balanoposthitis. A biopsy may be required in some circumstances to determine the underlying reason. When diagnosing or treating balanitis, skin conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema needs to be ruled out.

Preventing balanitis

The simplest method of reducing your risk of balanitis is to practise good hygiene. However, frequent washing with soap may exacerbate balanitis.

Treatment of balanitis

The standard therapy for balanitis is to apply an antifungal lotion for a few weeks. Additionally, your doctor could advise using a little steroid cream. Balanitis or balanoposthitis in certain men may not go away or return after therapy. Your doctor may recommend that you get circumcised if you have recurring or chronic balanitis.

KSR Stapler Circumcision is performed at Treatment Range Hospital. It is a simple, painless procedure, and quick to recover from as long as you adhere to cleanliness guidelines. Following the procedure, you can resume your regular activities. Watch the video to learn more about how this procedure is performed.

 

Conclusion

Irritation of the penis glans and foreskin results in balanoposthitis. It has a wide range of causes, many of which are interconnected. The treatments work really well to reduce inflammation and associated symptoms. If you have any balanoposthitis symptoms, make an appointment with us.

Fistula Treatment

Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of Anal Fistula

An anal fistula is an anomalous passageway beneath the skin that joins the buttocks’ skin to the colon’s anal canal. Anal glands that have developed an infection filled with pus (abscess) are the cause of most anal fistulas.

Anal fistula

A visible opening from the skin outside your anus to the interior is called an anal fistula. The higher part of your anus, or butthole, where your anal glands are located, is where it usually first appears. Infected glands have the potential to develop fistulas due to infection-related outflow. The term “perianal abscess” refers to this illness. (Occasionally, a perianal fistula is used interchangeably with an anal fistula. “Perianal” means to “around your anus.”)

Anal fistulas are categorized based on where they occur

Intersphincteric fistula- The tract starts extremely near the anal entrance, starting in the area between the internal and external sphincter muscles.

Transphincteric fistula- The tract starts behind the anus or in the area between the internal and external sphincter muscles. After that, it passes through the external sphincter and opens only a few inches outside the anal aperture. These can form a U-shape around the body, with horseshoe-shaped fistulas on either side of the anus.

Suprasphincteric fistula- The tract starts in the area between the muscles that form the internal and external sphincters, travels upward to a position above the puborectal muscle, crosses it, then descends between the levator ani and puborectal muscles, opening out an inch or two outside the anus.

Extrasphincteric fistula- he tract starts in the rectum or sigmoid colon, descends, goes through the muscle known as the levator ani, and ends by opening around the anus. Usually, diverticular abscesses, appendiceal abscesses, or Crohn’s disease are the causes of these fistulas.

Symptoms and Causes

Anal discomfort that is often throbbing and severe. It could be more noticeable when you sit, cough, or defecate. You may have tactile sensitivity in your butt.

Swelling and redness around your anus, which indicates inflammation. These are indications of cellulitis, an active infection beneath the skin.

Fluid oozing from the area surrounding your anus. Pus, faeces, or blood (rectal bleeding) may be present.

Less frequent symptoms consist of:

  • Fever
  • Urinating with pain
  • Inability to hold your poop in

Anal fistulas: what causes them?

Anal gland infection is typically the site of a perianal abscess, which is the most common cause of an anal fistula. A pocket of pus that forms at the site of an infection is called an abscess. The pus must escape, and it could make a pathway for itself to do so.

 

Diagnosis

The majority of anal fistulas are detectable by medical professionals by physical examination, yet occasionally the external hole closes. Furthermore, your physician will look inside your anus for the fistula’s internal access.

MRI- A high-detail, non-invasive imaging test is called an MRI. This will allow medical professionals to determine how the tunnel affects your muscles and other organs and to map out its progress.

Endoscopic ultrasound- Unlike an MRI, which produces pictures similar to what it sees, an endoscopic ultrasound makes images inside the abdomen using a tiny lighted camera and a tiny ultrasonic probe.

Fistulography- Your healthcare professional will take an X-ray of your fistula after injecting dye into it, which is known as a fistulogram. The fistula’s route will be highlighted by the dye.

Treatment of Anal Fistula

Antibiotics by themselves cannot treat an treatment of anal fistula once it has developed. To heal the fistula, surgery will be required. At Treatment Range Hospital, we use laser therapy in place of surgery, which is a quick, simple process with no undesirable side effects and a fast recovery as long as hygiene precautions are followed. Watch the video to learn more about the therapy.

Phimosis Treatment

Difference between Phimosis and Paraphimosis

A skin sheath called the foreskin covers the head of the penis in an uncircumcised male. The condition known as phimosis occurs when the foreskin becomes firmly wrapped around the penis’ head and becomes immobile. Phimosis is a natural occurrence. It seems to be more prevalent in males who have diabetes.

The condition known as paraphimosis is caused by a taut foreskin becoming dragged back behind the penis’ head and becoming trapped. It cannot be brought back to its typical position to cover the tip of the penis.

Causes and symptoms of phimosis

Usually, phimosis is painless. On the other hand, an excessively tight foreskin might make it difficult to urinate or have intercourse.

Physiologic phimosis is a congenital defect that goes away on its own. Scarring, balanitis, and underlying medical risk factors are the causes of pathologic phimosis.

Symptoms consist of:

  • Having trouble urinating
  • Painful urination
  • A painful erection

Causes and symptoms of paraphimosis

Usually, paraphimosis causes excruciating swelling in the penis’ head and foreskin. A deep purple coloration on the penis may suggest a severe loss of blood flow, which is typically an indication of a medical emergency.

Retraction of the foreskin by the person is the typical unintentional cause of paraphimosis, a rare disorder. Once the skin is stuck, the constriction gets worse, causing edema and frequently producing an extremely tight tissue ring. This results in discomfort and increased edema.

Diagnosing paraphimosis and phimosis

During a physical examination, a physician can make the diagnosis of phimosis and paraphimosis.

When to contact a doctor?

Consult your physician if you: have an infection under your foreskin; struggle to draw back or clean it; be unable to push your foreskin back into its original place.

Treatment

Usually, manual reduction is the initial course of action. Your doctor or other medical expert may give you pain medication or apply a local anesthetic cream to help with the pain. If paraphimosis sets in and the foreskin cannot be forced back into its natural position, then it is an emergency. A doctor could have to perform circumcision or an emergency operation to make a slit in the foreskin. At Treatment Range Hospital, we make an effort to avoid unnecessary surgical procedures. Phimosis and paraphimosis can be prevented by KSR stapler circumcision.

Conclusion

Phimosis is not a dangerous condition and usually doesn’t need to be treated in males. It is not anticipated to get better on its own, though. As previously mentioned, paraphimosis can occasionally be a medical emergency, and if you delay getting help, your penis might suffer irreversible damage.

Constipation

Constipation Causes, Symptoms and Complications

When stools become harder to evacuate and less frequent bowel motions occur, you are constipated. Most frequently, it results from dietary or habit changes, insufficient fiber intake, or both. Anal fissures are caused by persistent constipation.

Constipation

A person suffering from constipation may experience painful or infrequent bowel motions. When a person passes small amounts of hard, dry stool during bowel movements, usually less than three times per week, it is generally thought that they are constipated.

Your colon, or large intestine, absorbs excessive amounts of water from your waste, which leads to constipation. Your feces become more solid and challenging to eliminate from your body as a result of this drying it out.

Causes of Constipation

  • Medications
  • The lack of exercise
  • Insufficient liquids
  • Dietary fiber deficiencies
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Ignoring the want to go to the potty
  • Changes in routine including pregnancy and travel
  • Issues about intestinal function

Symptoms of Constipation

  • Painful and difficult bowel motions
  • Fewer than three times per week for bowel motions
  • Having an uneasy or bloated feeling
  • Being lethargic
  • Stomach ache

Complications of constipation

Hemorrhoids are formed these are enlarged, irritated veins in your rectum.

Anal fissures are tears in the lining of your anus caused by hardened stool attempting to pass through.

A condition called diverticulitis affects the pouches (diverticula) that occasionally grow off the wall of your colon due to feces that have become stuck and inflamed.

Straining to move your bowels might cause damage to your pelvic floor muscles. These muscles help in bladder control, among other functions. Urine leakage from the bladder can result from prolonged and excessive exertion (stress urinary incontinence).

Anal Fissure

A fissure is typically caused by anal trauma, particularly while straining to pass hard stool. Anal cracks may develop gradually or abruptly.

Anal fissure symptoms

 

  • Sharp pain with bowel movements
  • Irritation or burning when passing stool
  • Stool contains fresh, red blood

Which meals provide rapid relief from constipation?

One important ingredient in meals that helps with constipation is fiber.

Foods Rich in Fiber:

  • Skins and seeds of fruits and vegetables.
  • Leafy greens.
  • Nuts.
  • Dried fruit.

It’s important to boost your hydration levels simultaneously with increasing your dietary fiber intake.

Foods Not to Eat If You’re Constipated

Foods high in fat, such as those high in oil, butter, and grease, might make you constipated.

Conclusion

Consult Treatment Range Hospital if you observe blood in your stool or feel pain, burning, or other unpleasant sensations while passing stool. We provide anal fissure laser therapy that is safe, requires no stitches, and doesn’t cause any bleeding or wounds. Following the surgery, you’ll be discharged right away and allowed to carry on with your regular activities.

Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Causes and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Infections that heal slowly on the skin are known as Diabetic Foot Ulcers, and they are common in the foot and toe. Individuals with neuropathy and diabetes are more likely to have these ulcers. If treatment for these ulcers is not received, they may get infected and necessitate amputating the foot or toes. These ulcers can be treated surgically or nonsurgically.

What Is a Diabetic Foot Ulcer?

Patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus are frequently diagnosed with diabetic foot ulcers, which are skin lesions involving full-thickness skin loss on the foot. The neuropathic and/or vascular problems linked to diabetes are the cause of these ulcers.

Diabetic foot ulcers: what causes them?

The vascular and/or neuropathic consequences of diabetes mellitus are the cause of diabetic foot ulcers.

Neuropathic ulcer

Elevated blood sugar levels have the potential to harm sensory nerves, leading to peripheral neuropathy, which entails a partial or whole loss of sensation, including the inability to perceive pain. About 50% of persons with diabetes develop peripheral neuropathy, which raises the possibility of pressure, cuts, or bruising to the foot.

Vascular ulcer

Long-term high blood sugar levels can potentially damage blood vessels, resulting in decreased blood flow to the skin and/or foot. This may lead to inadequate healing of wounds.

Symptoms and a diagnosis

An ulcer is an open wound that is usually deep enough to show the tissues beneath it, perhaps even exposing the bone. Upon examination, a physician will record the location, size, depth, and wound discharge of the ulcer.
This process includes checking for signs of infection, such as:

  • Swelling
  • Skin hardening
  • Redness around the lesion
  • Localized pain
  • The presence of pus or fluid drainage

 

Experts classify diabetic foot ulcers in a variety of ways; Wagner’s classification is one of the most often used methods. Ulcers are categorized as follows:

Grade 0: The foot is at risk, although the skin is intact
Grade 1: Surface ulcer
Grade 2: More profound ulcer
Grade 3: Osteomyelitis or an abscess with deeper tissue involvement
Grade 4: Gangrenous in a portion of the foot
Grade 5: The entire foot is completely covered with gangrene.

Treatment for diabetic ulcers

The primary goals of treating foot or toe ulcers are to alleviate pain and facilitate wound recovery. Timely diagnosis and treatment can prevent these ulcers from becoming infected or worsening, thereby promoting healing and preventing complications.

To stop an ulcer from getting worse, people should get medical attention as soon as they notice one. The main objective of therapy is to promote recovery as quickly as possible. The ulcer’s grade will frequently determine how it is treated.

In certain situations, surgery might be required to promote healing, alleviate pressure in the area, and prevent additional complications.

Conclusion

Finding an open sore on your foot or toe might be upsetting. If you have diabetic neuropathy, you may not even feel it, and you may not know what caused it. It may also not be healing. Remember that your doctor can effectively treat an ulcer, particularly if it is identified early. Serious consequences may arise from an ulcer if treatment is not received. Watch the video to learn more.

Deep vein thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis Causes and Symptoms

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the term used to describe a blood clot (thrombus) that forms in one or more of the body’s deep veins, usually in the legs. Deep vein thrombosis may cause pain or edema in the legs. Sometimes there might not be any obvious signs.

What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Sometimes called venous thrombosis, deep vein is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep within your body. DVT mostly affects the main veins in the lower leg and thigh, However, it can also form in other deep veins, such as those in the arms and pelvis.

Acute DVT can occur suddenly, necessitating an immediate situation. On the other hand, blood clots might be a chronic condition that gradually worsens circulation, usually in the lower body. Blood clots can cause venous insufficiency, a condition where your body struggles to return blood to your heart.

 

A clot in a blood artery is called thrombosis. A clot that travels through your bloodstream is called an embolism or thromboembolism. An embolism has the potential to lodge in a blood artery and obstruct blood flow to the heart, brain, or lungs. Serious consequences from the embolism might include a heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism.

Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis

  • Being immobile from prolonged bed rest or sitting, like while traveling,
  • A family history of blood clots
  • Having an indwelling catheter, which is a long-term blood vessel tube
  • Being overweight

A disorder called polycythemia vera causes the bone marrow to produce excessive amounts of blood cells.

Fractures in the legs, hips, or pelvis, or recent surgery

Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis

  • Leg edema
  • Leg tightness, cramping, or pain that frequently begins in the calf
  • Variation of skin tone on the leg, ranging from purple to red, based on your skin tone
  • A warm sensation in the afflicted leg
  • Deep vein thrombosis may happen without any obvious signs or symptoms.

 

When should you visit a doctor?

If you have any of the following DVT symptoms, especially if they come on quickly, consult your doctor immediately: one or both legs are swollen. Tenderness or pain in your arm, foot, ankle or leg.

The symptoms and warning signs for a pulmonary embolism are as follows:

  • Abrupt breathlessness
  • Chest pain or discomfort that gets worse when you cough or breathe deeply
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Losing consciousness
  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Spitting blood

Conclusion

Many therapies may be helpful, and your doctor can adjust your care to suit your needs. In case they prescribe blood thinners, make sure to attend all of your follow-up consultations to ensure you are receiving the recommended dosage. Watch our video for a better understanding and further details.

Piles

Piles- Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Hemorrhoids, often known as piles, are enlarged veins located in the lower rectum and anus. Internal hemorrhoids are hemorrhoids that occur inside the rectum. They can also form external hemorrhoids, which are under the skin around the anus.

Causes of Piles

  1. Straining during bowel movements
  2. Prolonged sitting, particularly while using the bathroom.
  3. Experiencing persistent diarrhea or constipation
  4. Being overweight
  5. Consuming a low-fiber diet
  6. Regularly lifting heavy items

Symptoms

Internal hemorrhoids

Inside the rectum are internal hemorrhoids. They seldom cause discomfort and are typically invisible or felt. However, while passing stool, straining or discomfort might result in:

Bleeding without feeling pain with bowel motions

A prolapsed or protruding hemorrhoid is one that pushes through the anal opening. Irritation and discomfort might come from this.

External hemorrhoids

These are found close to the anus beneath the skin. Possible symptoms include:

  • Discomfort or itching in the anal region
  • Pain
  • Bleeding
  • Swelling around the anus
Thrombosed hemorrhoids

Blood may accumulate in an external hemorrhoid and clot forming a thrombus. Following to a thrombosed hemorrhage:

  • Severe pain
  • Swelling
  • Inflammation
  • A hard, discolored lump near the anus

4 stages of piles

  1. First-degree piles may cause bleeding but do not protrude from the anus.
  2. Second-degree piles protrude from the anus during bowel movements but retract on their own afterward.
  3. Third-degree piles extend out of the anus and require manual assistance to be pushed back inside.
  4. Fourth-degree piles treatment continuously hang out of the anus and cannot be pushed back in. They may become severely swollen and painful if a blood clot forms within them.

Piles Treatment

Stapled hemorrhoidopexy, often referred to as stapled hemorrhoidectomy, is a surgical treatment used at Treatment Range Hospital that uses a stapling instrument to extract hemorrhoidal tissue.

People with prolapsed or abnormally large hemorrhoids are advised to have this procedure done.

In this procedure, there is no need for an external incision. Instead, the hemorrhoidal tissue is sutured into a ring of tissues, and the hemorrhoids are removed by the stapler, cutting their blood supply. Compared to patients who have standard hemorrhoid surgery, stapled hemorrhoidopexy patients frequently report less discomfort. They could also have less edema, itching, and bleeding in the rectum and around the anus.

Conclusion

Consult your physician if you experience bleeding during bowel movements or if you have hemorrhoids that do not improve after treating them at home for a week. For more information, watch the video.

Varicocele

Varicocele : Symptoms,Causes and Treatment options

The enlargement of the veins in the loose skin bag that holds the testicles (scrotum) is known as a varicocele. Blood from the testicles that has lost oxygen is transported via these veins. When blood collects in the veins instead of flowing out of the scrotum effectively, it causes a varicocele. A varicocele may result in decreased sperm production, poor testicular growth, or other issues that might impair fertility. To manage these issues, varicocele surgery may be advised.

Both varicoceles and varicose veins are swollen veins; however, varicoceles are found in the scrotum, whereas varicose veins are found in the legs. Learn about varicocele symptoms and remedies in this blog.

What are the symptoms of varicocele?

  • Dull pain in the testicles or scrotal ache
  • Scrotal or testicular swelling
  • Testicles shrinking (testicular atrophy)
  • Visibly twisted or swollen scrotal veins, sometimes compared to a bag of worms
  • A small bump above the affected testicle

Causes

Varicoceles might have a variety of causes. The veins’ valves may be absent or malfunctioning. Blood may pool in the veins if blood flow is slow. Additionally, the connections between the major veins on the left and right sides that travel from the testicles to the heart differ. For blood to continue flowing through the veins and into the heart, more pressure is required on the left side. Veins may enlarge if blood collects in the veins or flows backward. Rarely, tumors or enlarged lymph nodes behind the abdomen obstruct blood flow. Scrotal veins may suddenly enlarge as a result of this.

Can a varicocele cause infertility?

Varicoceles are associated with a decrease in sperm count, a decrease in sperm motility, and an increase in the quantity of sperm with abnormalities. According to some experts, varicoceles—enlarged, obstructed veins around the testes—cause infertility by increasing the temperature in the scrotum and lowering the production of sperm.

Grading of varicocele

grade I. No dilated intrascrotal veins.

grade II. Prominent veins at the upper pole of the testis.

grade III. No major dilatation in supine position.

grade IV. Dilated veins even in the supine position.

Treatment

Varicoceles are mostly left untreated. Male patients with pain, infertility, abnormal semen analysis, and a left testicle that grows more slowly than the right may benefit from treatment.

 

At Treament Range Hospital we perform Micro varicocelectomy and Laparoscopic varicocelectomy

A local anesthetic is used to perform a micro varicocelectomy. The purpose of the surgery is to seal off the impacted vein and redirect blood flow to other healthy veins.  Usually, a minor incision is made and it heals without the need for stitches. The patient is discharged after the surgery within thirty minutes of the procedure; bed rest is not required.
Another treatment for correcting a varicocele is laparoscopic varicocelectomy. Although it is a superior procedure, a one-day hospital stay is required, and general anesthesia is administered.

For more information, watch the video for Varicocele Treatment and consult Treatment Range Hospital.

Balanitis

Balanitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

An inflammation of the penis’s glans called balanitis can prompt a patient to seek medical attention. Balanitis has several causes, however it has also been linked to underlying medical issues including uncontrolled diabetes. The inflammation and penile discomfort are common symptoms in men with balanitis. People with diabetes or those with tight foreskins are more likely to get balanoposthitis.

Balanitis

Inflammation of the glans penis, also referred to as the head of the penis, is called balanitis. The inflammation is frequently accompanied by additional painful symptoms, although being rather common and usually not significant. It may affect anyone with a penis; however it primarily affects uncircumcised people, frequently resulting in foreskin inflammation (posthitis). Male uncircumcised individuals are more susceptible to balanitis because of inadequate cleanliness and smegma buildup under the foreskin. Epithelial cells (dead skin) and sebum (oily secretions) from the sebaceous glands of male genitalia combine to form smegma, a yellowish sebaceous excretion.

Phimosis is a disorder in which a tight foreskin is unable to retract back over the penis; it increases the risk of developing balanitis.

Balanoposthitis

Inflammation of the foreskin and glans is known as balanoposthitis. Itching, rashes, and swelling foreskin and glans are symptoms of balanoposthitis. A tight foreskin or diabetes are two factors that increase the risk of balanoposthitis.

Balanitis xerotica obliterans

Lichen sclerosus, or Balanitis xerotica obliterans, are inflammatory white patches. The condition known as balanitis xerotica obliterans mostly affects the penile glans and foreskin in males.

Inflammation of the foreskin and/or glans penis, known as balanitis, is linked to a roughly 3.1-fold higher chance of developing penile cancer.

What are the symptoms of balanitis?

The most typical signs, which frequently include the foreskin, are penile head swelling and redness.
In addition, depending on the underlying cause, balanitis may induce the following symptoms: a thick, white discharge under the foreskin (smegma), ulcers on the head of the penis, sores, discomfort, and irritation surrounding the glans; tight, shiny foreskin; itching on the skin surrounding the glans;  a foul-smelling penile discharge; painful urination; and swollen lymph nodes in the groin.

Balanitis: How is it diagnosed?

A physical examination is usually sufficient to diagnose balanitis because the majority of its symptoms are visible.
Additional testing is necessary to determine the cause. Your doctor will recommend various tests based on your symptoms.

A swab of your urethral opening to screen for STIs and other infections, a urinalysis to look for diabetes or infection symptoms, and blood tests to check for diabetes, infection, and other disorders.

How is balanitis treated?

Generally, the first step in treating balanitis is to practise better genital hygiene by cleaning and drying under your foreskin.
To address the underlying cause and reduce inflammation, other therapies may be employed.

KSR Stapler Circumcision:

It is advised to avoid symptoms and problems in the future. The optimum therapy is KSR stapler circumcision. It is performed without any cuts. In this treatment, pins and a silicone ring are used. Later on, the ring will eventually fall off without any assistance.

The patient will be discharged within half an hour.

Precautions

Advised not to have an erection and not to engage in any sexual activity for a month

It is advised to keep the area hygienic.

Conclusion

If your treatment isn’t working or you have symptoms, get in touch with Treatment Range Hospital. If you have any symptoms of infection, such as fever, excruciating pain or swelling, or pus coming out of the region, get in touch with us. To have a deeper understanding, watch the video.

Anal Fissures

Understanding the Complications of Constipation: Anal Fissures and Home Remedies

Passing less than three stools per week or having trouble passing the stool are common indicators of constipation. A lot of people have constipation. Constipation can result from low dietary fibre and dehydration. Especially in summer, it’s important to drink more water than you need to in order to prevent constipation. Dehydration is a major cause of constipation and Anal fissures is readily brought on by extreme heat.

What happens when someone is constipated?

Constipation makes it harder and less frequent for a person to pass stool than usual. The following are complications of long-term constipation: hemorrhoids, or swollen tissues around the anus. Anal fissures are the term for the torn tissues of the anus. Fecal impaction is the term for hard stools that back up into the colon.

Anal Fissures

Tears or breaks in the anus are called anal fissures. Sometimes, fissures are mistaken for hemorrhoids. These are blood vessels inside or slightly outside the anus that are inflamed. Passing a hard stool can cause hemorrhoids and fissures.

The anal mucosa may extend beyond its natural range, resulting in fissures. This frequently occurs when constipation causes firm stools. Once a tear occurs, recurrent injuries result. The tear causes the exposed internal sphincter muscle to spasm. When there are bowel motions, the spasm causes more mucosal tearing. About 40% of individuals experience the development of a chronic anal fissure as a result of this cycle.

Symptoms

  • Pain both during and following a bowel movement
  • Visible cut or tear in the region
  • Discomfort
  • Bleeding during or after a bowel movement

Home remedies for anal fissures: Click Here

Increasing Water Consumption

Constipation can be caused by dehydration, or not having enough water in the body. Stools may be made softer and easier to pass by drinking at least six liters of water each day during the summer.

Sitz Baths

Sitz baths are merely small plastic tubs. Put some warm water into a bathtub and thoroughly mix in a few drops of betadine liquid. Spend ten to twenty minutes in the tub sitting straight. Engage in sphincter action. Although it will not accelerate recovery, it can lessen anal fissure pain and discomfort.

Topical Treatments

Topical medications from the drugstore can help reduce pain from anal fissures and relax the perianal region.
Additionally, you might talk with your doctor about numbing cream, which can lessen the discomfort associated with bowel motions.

Laser lateral Sphincterotomy at Treatment Range Hospital

Laser lateral anal sphincterotomy offers the greatest healing rates and lowest recurrence rates.

The safest and most advanced method for treating anal fissures is laser therapy.

A laser is inserted by the surgeon into the anus’s natural orifice during this procedure. Next, he or she relocates it to the fissure’s site.

After that, a laser incision is made in the anal muscles, which loosens the sphincter muscles.
Furthermore, the patient gets cured as the fissure scar heals as well.
Due to its ability to lower the likelihood of the fissure opening again, this kind of surgery is also the most successful.

This treatment is not painless. With no wounds or bleeding involved, the patient can resume their usual activities after being discharged from the hospital within six hours. Bed rest is not necessary. Watch the video to gain further insight into this procedure. Consult our doctor if you have any of these symptoms.

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