Have you been experiencing severe anal pain several hours after defecating (taking a poop)? Is there fresh blood in your poop or in the tissue you have used? If your answer to these questions is yes, then you may be suffering from anal fissures.
Anal fissures – In a glance
Anal fissures are tears or cuts in the soft area of the anus that result from frequent constipation and/or diarrhea. In the presence of tears in the anus, the affected areas spasm or constrict in an attempt to prevent further laceration. However, this defense mechanism only worsens the condition since spasms decrease blood flow in the area, slowing the healing process.
The most common causes of tears are the following:
- •Frequent constipation,
- •Diarrhea,
- •Childbirth, and
- •Pregnancy.
This condition is more frequently seen in women than in men. Also, it is highly attributed to decreased fiber intake causing hard stools.
Anal fissures are most commonly found in the anterior or posterior midline of the anus. It presents in most people as painful defecation (passing stool) accompanied by fresh blood. The condition is confirmed through direct visualization of the tears by a physician. Tears far up the bowels can be detected through gentle palpation (with anesthesia) or visualization through an anoscope.
Most fissures heal spontaneously, however, the severe pain experienced by patients often require conservative treatment. Patients are advised to increase intake of fruits, vegetables and other fiber-rich foods in their diet. If constipation is not resolved, fiber supplementation may be needed. Increasing oral fluid intake is highly recommended.
Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus) to treat anal fissure
Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus) is an herbal plant native to Europe and Asia. The above-ground parts and the roots are dried at high temperatures and made into tea. The herbal plant has been traditionally used to treat digestive ailments such as constipation, upset stomach, irritable bowel syndrome (IRS), gastroenteritis and liver and gallbladder conditions.
Using Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus) to treat anal fissure may produce positive results by:
- •Functioning as a laxative which softens the stool, thereby facilitating ease during bowel movement and decreasing the pressure in the affected area; and
- •Functioning as an analgesia for relief of pain.
Pain control is also important in the management of fissures because people tend to “not” defecate because of the anticipated severe pain during the motion. However, the longer the stool stays in the bowel, the more water is absorbed, making it hard and even more difficult to expel.
The dosage of Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus) to treat anal fissure is ½ to 1 teaspoonful of dried herbs in a cup of hot water. The Greater Celandine tea should be taken twice daily until the condition resolves.
The herbal plant is recognized as safe by the US Food and Drug Association (FDA) so using Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus) to treat anal fissure produces no adverse effects.
High-risk groups such as children, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers must consult with their health care providers to ensure safety and prevent untoward reactions with this herbal medicine.
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