For an anal fissure causing burning and pain, take warm sitz baths 2 to 3 times a day, eat a high-fibre diet, drink plenty of water, and use stool softeners to prevent straining. If pain or bleeding continues for more than a week, see a doctor for further treatment.

Pain and bleeding during bowel movements that continue for 1 to 2 hours afterwards is most commonly due to an anal fissure, which is a small tear caused by hard stools or straining. It can be extremely painful, but it usually heals with simple care. You can try warm sitz baths, drink plenty of water, increase fibre in your diet, and use a stool softener like lactulose to avoid hard stools. Please see a doctor to get proper treatment.

An anal fissure with an abscess needs urgent medical attention, as the abscess may require drainage by a doctor. Do not try to treat it at home.

You can treat an anal fissure by taking warm sitz baths 2 to 3 times a day, drinking plenty of water, and eating a high-fibre diet to keep stools soft. Avoid straining during bowel movements, and keep the area clean. If the pain or bleeding does not improve in 1 to 2 weeks, a doctor may suggest further treatment.

To manage a painful anal fissure with skin irritation, take warm sitz baths several times a day to soothe the area, eat a high-fibre diet and drink plenty of water to keep stools soft, and use stool softeners. Apply any prescribed ointments for pain and healing, and keep the area clean and dry. Avoid scratching or using harsh soaps. If irritation or pain persists, see a doctor for further treatment.

For anal fissures, treatment usually starts with warm sitz baths, increasing fibre and water intake, and using stool-softeners to prevent straining. Doctors often prescribe medicines to relax the muscles and speed healing. Keeping the area clean and treating any infection early helps reduce discomfort.