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HomeHealth QueryGastroenterology/GI medicineI'm having a tough time with an anal fissure over ...
  • male
  • 30 Years
  • 20/02/2025

I'm having a tough time with an anal fissure over the past few days and its really painful, especially during bowel movements. Are there any home remedies or tips to help ease the pain? Looking for any advice to make things a bit more manageable.

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Dr. Dr Shubham Chauhan

Dr Shubham Chauhan

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  • MBBS
  • 4+ Yrs
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drink oral fluids

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