I'm having a tough time after my fissure surgery. The doctor gave me potassium permanganate and told me to sit in warm water with it for 20 minutes. It seemed okay at first, but when I went back to work and walked around, the skin outside my anus started to burn really badly. Now, it's happening again and again. What should I do? Can you help me figure this out?

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Dr Chandra P

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5+ Yrs

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After fissure surgery, to alleviate the burning sensation, apply a topical analgesic cream or ointment, take regular sitz baths with potassium permanganate as directed, and consider using a donut-shaped cushion to reduce pressure while sitting,

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Answered 04/07/2025

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