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How Can A Sore Anus Be Treated?

i quit smoking 2 weeks ago, i have a painful red anus. i don't think it's hemmorhoids -- but it feels sore. 'm 38 and a healthy person - vegetarian -- inus the smoking habit of 12 years which has now stopped. i have been having gas and headaches, and now the sore anus is getting me worried. it hurts when i try to sit down on the toilet, and hurts more when i wipe. that may be due in part to putting neosporin on it a few days agio. should i try some hydrocortizone cream or vaseline, or just consult a doctor? i just figured it was one of the many offshoots i have been experiencing from the cessation of smoking cigarettes. thanks!
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* This seems to be possible fissure condition .

* Primary guidelines for better recovery till you consult your surgeon for
the diagnosis .

Drink plenty of liquids .
Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat .

Bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk 3 teaspoonful at night with a glass of drinking lukewarm water helps by smooth bowel evacuations .

Tab. Ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg after meals for control of pain , burning .
Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly application over the anal part gives soothing action .
( Steroid creams not recommended without physical examination ) .

Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a day and additionally after passing stools ) helps .

Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces .
Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight .
Avoid alcohol if consuming .

Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Regards .
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How Can A Sore Anus Be Treated?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * This seems to be possible fissure condition . * Primary guidelines for better recovery till you consult your surgeon for the diagnosis . Drink plenty of liquids . Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits . Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat . Bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk 3 teaspoonful at night with a glass of drinking lukewarm water helps by smooth bowel evacuations . Tab. Ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg after meals for control of pain , burning . Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly application over the anal part gives soothing action . ( Steroid creams not recommended without physical examination ) . Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a day and additionally after passing stools ) helps . Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces . Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight . Avoid alcohol if consuming . Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Regards .