Do anal fissures smell, itch, burst, and cause rectal pains? Unfortunately, yes, these symptoms unfortunately accompany this already uncomfortable medical condition. However, it is best to check each of the individual symptoms out and see just how much to expect from anal fissures.
Bleeding
Anal fissures are tears that occur in the anus and even along the anal canal due to trauma, such as childbirth or the passing of large, hard stools. They may cause bleeding. However, do not expect to observe large amounts of blood: that may be a sign of a different problem. Red drops of blood would show that the cause is the anal tear. Darker blood would mean something more serious, such as internal bleeding. Consult with your doctor if you are bothered about the spot of blood, whatever the color or amount may be.
Bursting
After an anal fissure has healed, or while it is being treated, it is important to make sure that you have enough fiber in your diet. Follow proper hygiene and follow an exercise regimen in order to keep stools soft. Why is this important even when you are healing or already healed? Well, a sudden attack of constipation might just make the anal fissure burst again. If you are worried about this happening then you have to consult your doctor about the possibility of using a stool softener.
Itching
As is usual with a tear that may get aggravated, itching can occur. Make sure that you clean the area with unperfumed soaps. Use a topical, non-alcohol, therefore non-drying, topical disinfectant on the area. Pat the area to dry after cleansing. Keeping the area clean will help in speeding up the healing.
Rectal Pains
The pain caused by anal fissures can vary a lot from a minimal tingling during bowel movements to a constant and more aggravating pain that causes a lot of discomfort. There will be some degree of pain as the anal fissure may have more likely been produced by a trauma to the area and the area is also highly sensitive. Some lucky patients do not experience any pain, but the discomfort together with the bleeding is still there.
Smelly Discharge
What may cause a bad smell to emanate from the area is the discharge of pus that may ooze from the area. The pus should be disconcerting enough, but the added foul odor can affect any person’s self-confidence. You can make this a little better by practicing proper hygiene: cleansing after every bowel movement with a sitz bath or from cleansing with a topical disinfectant. Do not rub the area with toilet paper. Instead pat the affected area gently to dry.
So, do anal fissures smell, itch, burst, and cause rectal pains? Unfortunately, anal fissures deliver all of these symptoms and maybe even more. Whatever the cause of your anal fissure may be, it is then vital that you keep clean, have a generous fiber intake, and consult your doctor if you are worried about your symptoms.
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