Is fissure surgery painful?

Is fissure surgery painful?

Fissure surgery or sphincterotomy is less painful than the fissure itself. This surgery causes mild pain and reduces pain and pressure resulting from fissures.

How long does a fissure surgery take?

The surgery usually takes less than 30 minutes. Most people go home the same day. Many people notice that the pain from their anal fissure goes away within several days after surgery. But it will probably take about 6 weeks for your anus to completely heal.

What helps pain after fissure surgery?

Avoid strenuous activity for 1 week after your procedure. Take sitz baths (sit for 15-20 minutes in warm water) three times a day and after each bowel movement for the first few days. Don’t worry if you have some bleeding, discharge, or itching during your recovery. This is normal.

What are the side effects of fissure surgery?

Complications from surgery for anal fissure include the following:

• Infection.
• Bleeding.
• Fistula development.
• Incontinence (the most feared complication)

How fissure surgery is done?

The procedure can be done in two ways. In an open sphincterotomy, your surgeon makes a small cut in your skin so they can see the sphincter muscle. The cut is usually left open to heal. In a closed sphincterotomy, your surgeon passes a blade under your skin to reach and cut the muscle.

How should I sleep after fissure surgery?

Getting restful sleep without triggering hemorrhoid pain In addition to clean cotton underwear and loose-fitting pajamas, we recommend you sleep on your stomach to reduce anal pain and place a pillow under your hips to prevent yourself from rolling over onto your back.

Can fissures come back after surgery?

Having a fissure come back again (recur) after a sphincterotomy is rare and most patients are satisfied with the results of the procedure.

Can I walk after fissure surgery?

Bit by bit, increase the amount you walk. Walking boosts blood flow and helps prevent pneumonia and constipation. Ask your doctor when you can drive again. Most people are able to return to work 1 to 2 weeks after surgery.

Is surgery good for fissure?

Doctors usually perform a procedure called lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS), which involves cutting a small portion of the anal sphincter muscle to reduce spasm and pain, and promote healing. Studies have found that for chronic fissure, surgery is much more effective than any medical treatment.