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Have Anal Fissures, Scar Tissue. Appropriate Procedure By Gastro Doctor?
I thought I had severe hemorrhoid pain, so I went to a gastro specialist. During the exam, he determined I had anal fissures. He told me I had a very bad case of them with lots of scar tissue and said he wanted to try to prevent a need for surgery by stretching/breaking some of the scar tissue so it would heal properly. He proceeded to insert his fingers into my rectum to do this, The pain was so severe I began crying. He tried 3 times and on the 3 time I literally began screaming from the pain. I have been told this was an inappropriate exam and that I should report this doctor. Within 2 days of the exam the pain was so severe I almost went to the ER. I have since been prescribed appropriate medication and am being treated by a surgeon and am hopeful I will finally begin to heal properly. Was the procedure the gastro doctor performed appropriate?
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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dilatation of the anal sphinctor is practiced for anal fissure
but it should be done under anaesthesia
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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dilatation of the anal sphinctor is practiced for anal fissure
but it should be done under anaesthesia
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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yes the scar tissue when there is non elastic and it has t be dilated either by instruments or by fingers and initially as there elasticity is less it takes pain to dilate and slowly the dilation occurs with the procedure and person is comfirtable
be on diet and follow the instructionsot your doctor he is doing right thing
be on diet and follow the instructionsot your doctor he is doing right thing
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