Fissure Surgery in India

Medical terminology used for Fissure surgery is Sphincterotomy. This medical condition is very common in young adults. Women after childbirth may also suffer from this problem. Infants show some symptoms of anal fissures, that are usually cured with proper medication. Surgical treatment must be the last resolve to such problems; when all prescribed medicines and ointments fail to deliver effective result.

The process mos commonly employed to treat anal fissure is known as sphincterectomy. General anesthesia is used to perform the surgery. The sphincter muscle (relaxes and contracts anus while passing stool) is cut to relax it. This will reduce over-stretching anal mucosa while passing stool, which helps the fissure to heal. The surrounding damaged anal mucosa is surgically excised.

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After surgery, the patient's stool habits may get altered for some days. Diet has to be restricted to avoid constipation which could be aggravate anal fissures. Pain killers and antibiotics helps the patient to recover easily after surgery.

Apart from prescribed medicines and ointments, sitz bath is also a prevalent remedial measure for this medical condition. It can be considered as a healing or cleansing method. You need to sit in a tub containing warm water for two to three times a day. This prevents fissures from becoming acute that needs to be surgically treated.

Cost of fissure surgery in India approximates to INR 20,000 to INR 40,000.

Fissure surgeries are usually minor, having a recovery period of few weeks. Unfortunately, this surgical treatment cannot provide a permanent solution to this problem. Fissures may return after surgeries as well. However, avoiding constipation by having proper diet and drinking sufficient amount of water certainly prevents its recurrence.