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.