There are times when we want to self-medicate that we search through the web for any clues and aids tried by other people to help them relieve of their pains or sickness, hoping that it might also work for us. Talking about sickness, perhaps you have been diagnosed or if you had not seen your doctor to confirm your suspicions, you might be suffering from anal fissure. And you might just be itching to know how one vegetable called garlic, might or might not help in your condition. What do we know about anal fissure and can we use Garlic (Allium sativum) to treat anal fissure?
Unless you have confirmed with your general practitioner, the signs and symptoms of anal fissure which you should immediately report to him or her are:
- a. Severe pain during and after bowel movement. The pain may last for a few minutes during bowel movement however the pain may last for a few hours after bowel movement.
- b. There is rectal bleeding. It is because of the tear that has been made in your anal canal to anus that blood will be present in your stool or in the toilet paper after bowel movement.
- c. Pain causes problems in urination. It is the severe pain that may make you urinate often, or cause discomfort and sometimes just make you stop urinating.
- d. You remember which bowel movement has made it difficult for you to pass stool. It is when you experience constipation that you will likely have anal fissure. Passing hard stool is more often the culprit for the tears in your anal canal. Repeated episodes of diarrhea may sometimes cause the tearing.
It is only after seeing your doctor and confirming if you have anal fissure that you would likely be prescribed over-the-counter medication for anal fissure. Some home remedies almost always include the use of stool softeners to help minimize pain during bowel movement. Some creams may also alleviate the pain after bowel movement. The first and easiest way to start helping yourself is to hydrate, hydrate and hydrate. Drinking plenty of liquids will prevent constipation which will worsen the anal fissure.
But what can we say about garlic? Well, garlic is known for its health benefits and not just its culinary benefits. Studies are still done to scientifically prove the health benefits of garlic but some age-old practices of using garlic as topical medication on some wounds as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic aid is present in one’s history or culture. Some claim that there are cardiovascular benefits of taking garlic preparation especially when it is raw, where it is shown to have more sulfur, the active component in garlic, to lower blood pressure. Garlic also has anti-oxidant properties for the prevention of cancer.
But caution must be observed if one decides in taking garlic supplement in treating anal fissure. The only person best in position to advise you to answer the question whether it is useful to take Garlic (Allium sativum) to treat anal fissure is your doctor. Beware of the side-effects and allergic reactions some people may have with garlic. If you are already allergic to onions, leeks, bananas, ginger and chives then you are most likely to be allergic with garlic too. Side-effects of using garlic include dizziness, bleeding and gastrointestinal discomfort. Irritable bowel movement and diarrhea are the most common symptom of garlic allergy. In rare cases, difficulty in breathing is also one of the possible allergic reactions along with anaphylaxis, ulcerations in the mouth and throat and nausea.
The best thing to do when you experience symptoms of anal fissure and their treatment is still to consult your doctor.
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