Consisting of a tear in the lining of the rectum, an anal fissure can both be painful and discomforting. Some people may find waste disposal as an excruciating ordeal while some may find sitting in normal position quite difficult. One should not undermine the consequence of having an anal fissure. While some may heal on their own, other fissures may need to be treated extensively or even operated on in order to heal. Nevertheless, there may still be some side effects with the process involved such as continence, which can normally occur in people having an internal anal sphincter operation or some other extensive medication involving the digestive system.
Has the efficacy of kelp (Laminaria) to treat anal fissure has been scientifically supported? Are there cases on record of treatments of anal fissure using such plant? In order to know more, let us delve into the subject matter at hand to ascertain the role of kelp in the treatment of anal fissures and whether such treatments are effective or not.
Kelp (Laminaria) to treat anal fissure, which is grown in Japan, is a type of brown algae. It is typically described as having large, leathery and long laminae, and sometimes called as Devil’s Apron or sea colander due to its shape and perforation respectively. This particular seaweed contains iodine, which the body needs to produce thyroid hormones. Moreover, Kelp is also rich in potassium and iron, which are also essential nutrients for the body to thrive in good health.
Despite the caution issued by the department of health about the use of luminaria, especially if taken orally, kelp is still use extensively as a medicine for a wide variety of illnesses. Despite medical evidence supporting the efficacy of luminaria in the treatment of diseases, many are still using it to treat various conditions. For instance, there are many people out there who are using Kelp (Laminaria) to treat anal fissure as well as a variety of diseases such as radiation sickness, cancer prevention and high blood pressure.
There are also those who are using it to aid in losing weight and as a laxative for constipation. Anal fissures are sometimes cause by constipation as well as some other digestive disorders. Nonetheless, constipation usually triggers pain and intensifies or even expands the tear in the anal area. Hence, by using kelp as a laxative, it diminishes the pain and may even bring about relaxation on the lower part of the body, facilitating the healing of the fissures. The effectiveness of Kelp (Laminaria) to treat anal fissure however, remains to be unverified at present.
Kelp is often used in healthcare especially during childbirth. The luminaria is employed in the mouth of the uterus, acting as a tent which enlarges the cervix, which is useful during dilation and curettage procedure or when removing medical device from the uterus. It may also be used during other non-childbirth related procedures such as cancer treatment diagnostic and other gynecological procedures involving the cervix and uterus. The luminaria possesses a property which enables it to form a thick, sticky gel when it comes into contact with water. This property enables the luminaria to expand when placed inside the cervix.
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