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.

Natural Treatment for Anal Fissures at Home

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Julie Hampton

An anal fissure is a small slit or tear in the mucosal lining of the rectum. Causes of adult anal fissures include constipation, passing large stools and swelling caused by inflammatory bowel disease. MayoClinic.com reports nearly 90 percent of anal fissures heal without any treatment.