Anal fissure is basically a tear or cut in the lining of the anus which is usually brought about by Crohn’s Disease, passing of stool that is hard and of significant size, childbirth or STD (sexually transmitted disease).
It is mostly characterized by a burning or itching sensation in the anorectal area, small amounts of bleeding, and extreme pain when passing bowel.
There are many recommended treatments for anal fissure depending on its severity. To determine the correct course of treatment for anal fissure, one must first distinguish whether the condition is Acute Anal Fissure or Chronic Anal Fissure.
Acute anal fissure is basically anal fissure during its initial onset. They are the most common type of anal fissure and usually last for about 2-7 days before it heals itself. Acute anal fissure is usually exhibited as a small paper-cut like laceration on the anal mucosa which is almost invisible to the eye.
The next type of anal fissure is Chronic Anal Fissure. This type of anal fissure are the ones that fail to self-heal and is persistent 2-3 months after its initial appearance. The most common cause for this persistence is the reduction on blood flow to the anal mucosa caused by constriction of the anal sphincter muscle; the reduction of blood flow that brings oxygen to the cells that facilitate growth and repair.
Without the oxygen from the blood, it is impossible for the fissure to self-heal thus facilitating further worsening of the condition. Another factor that contributes to the reduction of blood flow to the anal area is inflammation. This inflammation is brought about by Crohn’s Disease, which is a condition that causes chronic inflammation in the lining of the digestive tract from the mouth up to the anus.
With this in mind, the use of cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) to treat anal fissure is being heavily explored. Cloves is a spice renowned all over the world not only for its culinary uses, but also its medicinal properties.
Cloves, or Sygizium aromaticum, have medicinal properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic and being a local anesthetic. The anti-inflammatory property is what encourages many to use cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) to treat anal fissure. Cloves is perfect for the task of keeping the anal fissure from going chronic. By reducing the inflammation brought about by Crohn’s Disease, Cloves significantly increases the chances of the fissure in getting enough blood supply and making the fissure heal all by itself.
Cloves is readily available and is definitely a cheap alternative to applying zinc oxide or hydrocortisone prescriptions creams. Cloves in treating anal fissure is definitely a viable option.
But as always, do not forget to consult your local physician before administering any self-medication for these types of conditions. Different people have different biochemistry, hence a certain medication may have different results depending on the person taking it. All in all, be mindful of what you put into your body, and do not forget to consult your local physician just to be on the safe side.
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