Home care for an anal fissure includes:
- Allow yourself adequate time to use the bathroom: do not rush.
- Try not to strain during bowel movements.
- Wipe gently after a bowel movement:
- Use a soft, moist toilet paper or a baby wipe.
- Apply anal fissure ointment:
- Drink plenty of liquids.
- Maintain a regular exercise program.
- Eat a high fiber diet
- Take a fiber supplement:
- Take stool softeners.
- Take a warm bath once a day.
- Acetaminophen for pain
- Ibuprofen for pain
