I've had a chronic anal fissure for the past 11 months that keeps coming back whenever I pass hard stool, even though it heals sometimes with laxatives. The doctor said it's an anterior fissure. Is there any way to heal this completely without surgery? I really want to avoid surgery but it keeps recurring when I stop laxatives

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Yes, it's possible to heal a chronic anterior anal fissure without surgery, even if it's recurring. The key is to address the underlying cause, which is often hard stools and straining during bowel movements, and to manage the symptoms effectively.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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