Anal Fissures: Diet, Exercises, and Natural Home Treatments

Dietary changes and specific exercises can effectively treat and heal anal fissures at home. Learn how to manage this condition in both adults and infants using natural, non-invasive remedies.

Anal Fissure in Infants

An anal fissure can be painful for an infant and worrying for parents, but this common childhood problem is typically short-lived. Parents who take care to properly clean the diaper area can help prevent anal fissures and help speed healing when they do occur.

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Boy (12-13) drinking water, rear view

How to Treat & Heal an Anal Fissure

An anal fissure is a small tear or cut in the wall of the anus. Signs of an anal fissure include painful bowel movements, blood streaks or mucus on the stool or on toilet tissue, and anal itching.

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