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Anal area burning sensation / fissure
Dear Doctor , namaste
Seems anal fissure or cuts or injury or infection maybe due to 'aggreesive' cleaning after toilet.
Maybe nail cuts caused burning sensation or infection.
Veg Food diet , normal eating habits.
Burning sensation
Please guide.
Thank you
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LOCALLY APPLY OXYURATE OR ANOVATE OINTMENT BY INDEX FINGER FIRST ON BUTHOLE THAN GENTLY PUSH INSIDE THE ANUS ROTATE THE FINGER TO COVER ANAL MUCOSA COMPLETELY BEFORE N AFTER DEFICATION TWO TIMES FOR TWO WEEKS.
MONTEK LC ONE AT NIGHT AFTER DINNER FOR 7 DAYS.
OZ TAB TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS.
ZERODOL SP3 TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS.
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Cremo ano for local application.
If there is pruritus t albendazole 400mg 1 tab hs.
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kindly consult a general surgeon for examination
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From your description, this most likely appears to be an acute anal fissure or superficial perianal skin injury, commonly caused by aggressive wiping/cleaning after toilet use. Small nail cuts and irritation can cause burning sensation, pain after bowel movement, and local inflammation. This is very common and usually not serious if treated early.
Next Steps
Local Care (Most Important)
• Stop aggressive wiping immediately
• Wash gently with water after stools; pat dry, do not rub
• Warm sitz bath (plain warm water) 10–15 minutes, 2–3 times daily
Medicines (General Guidance)
• Topical fissure/anal ointment (pain-relieving + healing) applied externally after cleaning
• If burning is severe, a mild anesthetic ointment before bowel movement can help
• Use medicines only as advised by a doctor
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Bowel Care
• Continue high-fiber vegetarian diet
• Increase water intake (very important)
• Avoid straining and prolonged sitting on toilet
• If stools are hard, a stool softener may be needed temporarily
Health Tips
What to Avoid
• Soap, antiseptics, dettol, or alcohol-based cleaning
• Repeated digital cleaning or scratching
• Ignoring pain (delays healing)
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Needs examination
If it is due to fissure means
Sitz bath BD
High fibre diet
Plenty of oral fluids
Laxatives for a week
Next Steps
examination
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anal fissure / local skin injury with irritation, possibly worsened by aggressive cleaning or nail injury. A secondary local infection or dermatitis can also cause burning.local care,sitz baths, diet changes to more fibrous and a healing ointment ans stool softener may completely cure your fissure in 5 to 7 days.please feel free to consult me on practo for further management and evaluation.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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