how long does it take to heal an anal fissure with surgery or other treatments i'm really worried about the recovery time and which option works faster

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Anal fissure healing time varies, but complete healing can take 6-12 weeks with either medical or surgical treatments. Surgical options like lateral internal sphincterotomy can offer faster healing, potentially allowing some to return to work within a week or two. However, complete healing with surgery still takes about 6 weeks

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