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lateral sphincterotomy good or bad?
I've had it done and it fixed my problem.
I've had it done and it caused more problems.
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Q: Anal Fissure
asked by: skunizzi on February 7th, 2004
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Hi everyone,

i need some advice. I am a 34 year old male with an anal fissure. I developped the fissure about 2 years ago and since then have been struggling with pretty bad pain on a regular basis. I've tried reading as much as possible about fissures on the internet, and have tried many things to try and heal it. Unfortunatly it never heals completley and keeps coming back.

My doctor has advised me to have a lateral sphincterotomy. I'm told that the procedure is very effective in resolving the fissure but I am worried about the possible side effects of cutting the anal muscle might have on me. My doctor reassured me that allthough this is a risk, it is very rare and he would go ahead with it if he were me.

I would like to hear from others who have had a lateral sphincterotomy. And advice or insight on the procedure or results after the procedure would be greatly appeciated.

I would especially like to know if people have had any incontinents due to the procedure.

Thank you very much.
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Latina31
replied on February 24th, 2008
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Hi,

I am having your same problem, almost for a year, and tried some cream for 6 weeks and did not work. I am scheduled for surgery and am very worried about the side effects... Did you have the surgery after all? Would you recommend it?

Please let me know, I am really want to be sure I am doing the right thing!

Thanks
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tlwfs
replied on January 28th, 2009
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natural way is best
I started eating a high fibre cereal as insoluable fibre is an important thing to add to the diet. Fruits and vegies are also good but cereal has a direct impact that area.
Eliminate cheese/yogurts as I found yellow cheese would always have me bleeding the next day. Witch hazel cream is quite soothing if applied to fissures.
A food allergy test would be of benefit as it is a result of diet and healthy actvity of the digestive system.
Allow movements to happen without forcing or pushing. With cereal this should not be problem. To help the cereal work, increase water intake to at least 1 litre a day. Acidophilous capsules would help to re balance intestines as its a again, all connected.
I have tried and tested everything and finally after 3 years have cured myself. No operations or medication. Remember this is all a system. If its not working, its what you are doing that interfers with it... so just investigate what you do and then pay attention to what the result is. I did this with cheese. Maybe coffee or anything that is highly acidic may affect you.
good luck
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