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Anal Injury Home Care
Home care for anal injury includes:
  • Apply a cold compress:
    • Apply for 20-30 minutes, three times a day.
  • When the swelling is gone, take a warm bath once a day.
  • Gently clean wounds twice a day with mild soap.
    • Apply an antibiotic ointment.
  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Eat a high fiber diet
  • Take stool softeners.
  • Acetaminophen for pain Images
  • Ibuprofen for pain Images
  • Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Last Updated: Sep 6, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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