If you have an anal fissure, you know how painful it is. Even small things like sitting or using the toilet can feel very painful. The pain is sharp and you feel burning, and for many people, it does not just happen during toileting but stays for a long time after. Some also see bleeding, which can be scary and make them worry more. Because of this, many start to avoid going to the toilet, but this only makes the problem worse and causes more pain later.
But there is good news. Anal fissure laser treatment is a safe and modern way to help you heal faster and feel better. It is a small procedure that does not need big surgery. Many people who have suffered for a long time find relief with this treatment. In this blog, we will explain how anal fissure laser treatment works and why it can be a good option for you.
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What is Anal Fissure?
Anal fissure is a small cut or tear in the lining of the anal canal that causes pain, bleeding, and lot of discomfort, mostly when passing stool. It mostly happens at the backside (near back) in both men and women, but in some women, it can also be at front side (near the vagina), especially after childbirth. If fissure is on side, it can be sign of other problem like Crohn’s disease or infection. Fissure can be acute, which means it is fresh and heal in few weeks, or chronic, which last longer than 6 weeks and keep coming back. Chronic fissure sometimes make small extra skin, called sentinel piles, which make healing more slow and difficult.
Most time, anal fissures happen because of constipation, passing very hard stool, or putting too much pressure while trying to go. But in some cases, having diarrhea for a long time can also cause a fissure. If not treated well, the pain can come again and again, making simple daily life things feel so hard.
Non-Surgical Treatment for Anal Fissure
- Eat better and drink more water. Eating more fiber from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains helps make your stool soft. Drinking enough water also help stool pass easy and stop too much pressure.
- Use stool softener or mild laxative: Some fiber supplements, like psyllium husk or mild laxatives, can make going to the toilet easy and reduce pain.
- Apply creams or ointments: A doctor may give creams like GTN, Diltiazim, or lidocaine to relax muscles, increase blood flow, and reduce pain.
- Take a warm water bath: Sitting in warm water for 10–15 minutes, 2–3 times daily help relax anal muscles, reduce pain, and make healing faster.
Conventional Surgery for Anal Fissure (Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy)
This is a more common surgery being done in Pakistan for fissures that don’t heal with medicine or other simple treatments. In this procedure, the doctor makes a cut in the internal anal sphincter muscle to relax it, stop spasms, and help more blood flow to the area so the fissure can heal. The surgery is easy and works well.
Good
- It is very effective and helps people who have fissures for a long time.
- Cutting the muscle helps reduce pain and stop fissures from coming again.
- The surgery is quick, takes around 30 minutes, and most people can go home the same day.
Bad
- Some people may have trouble holding gas or stool if too much muscle is cut.
- There is a chance of bleeding, infection, or slow healing after surgery.
- Recovery can be painful for a few weeks and need time for full healing.
Laser Treatment for Anal Fissure
Laser is a modern way to treat fissures without a big cut. Instead of cutting muscle, a high-energy laser beam is used to heal fissures, increase blood flow, and relax the muscle. The laser also helps reduce swelling and makes healing fast, with very little damage to the skin around it.
Good
- Less pain because no big cut like normal surgery.
- Healing is faster, with very little bleeding and less chance of infection.
- Very low risk of losing control on stool, as laser only work on fissure area.
- The procedure is quick, and most people feel better in few days instead of weeks.
Bad
- It can be expensive, as not all hospitals have laser machines or trained doctors.
- Not every clinic or hospital offers laser treatment.
Anal Fissure Laser Treatment By Dr. Abdullah Iqbal (Why Choose Us?)
First & Only Laser Surgeon in Karachi Dr. Abdullah Iqbal is the only proctologist in Karachi offering advanced laser treatment for anal fissures.
- Pioneering Laser Procedures Since 2022:Â Dr. Abdullah Iqbal has years of experience in treating anal fissures and extensive knowledge in laser proctology. He was among the first to introduce this advanced, minimally invasive technique.
- 1000+ Successful Cases: Extensive experience with laser surgery, helping patients recover with high success rates.
- Minimal Pain & Quick Recovery: Laser treatment reduces bleeding and infection risk and allows patients to recover in just a few days.
- Trusted by Patients: Many satisfied patients have experienced long-term relief from chronic anal fissures after anal fissure laser treatment. His google rank also reflect that.
- Available in Karachi:Â Dr. Abdullah Iqbal provides expert laser treatment at a trusted medical facility offering safe and professional care.
Conclusion
Having an anal fissure is not easy; the pain can make simple things like sitting or using the toilet very hard. Many people try normal treatments, but sometimes they don’t work, and problems keep coming back. Surgery is an option, but it takes time to heal and can have risks. That’s why anal fissure laser treatment is becoming popular—it helps heal fissures fast, with less pain and quick recovery. Dr. Abdullah Iqbal is the first anal fissure laser surgeon in Karachi and has already treated more than 1000 people successfully. If you have a fissure and want a better way to treat it, a laser can be a good option to get rid of pain and live normal life again.