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An anal fissure may be small, but the pain it causes can make something as routine as going to the bathroom extremely uncomfortable. At King\u2019s College Hospital London in Dubai, our specialist proctologists and colorectal surgeons diagnose and treat anal fissures using conservative and minimally invasive approaches, with treatment tailored to the cause, severity and duration of your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n Patients seeking anal fissure treatment in Dubai have access to specialist care at King\u2019s College Hospital Dubai, an <\/span>SRC-accredited Center of Excellence in Surgical Proctology and Endoscopy<\/b>. With clinical policies and protocols set by King\u2019s College Hospital London, founded in 1840, our team follows established British healthcare standards when treating both acute and chronic anal fissures.<\/span><\/p>\n An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anal canal. It commonly develops after passing a hard or large stool, particularly in people experiencing constipation. However, fissures can also occur for other reasons and affect people of different ages.<\/span><\/p>\n An acute anal fissure may heal within a few weeks with appropriate care. When a fissure does not heal or repeatedly returns, it can become chronic and may require specialist anal fissure treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most recognizable symptoms is sharp pain during a bowel movement, which may continue afterward. Other symptoms can include:<\/span><\/p>\n Because rectal bleeding and anal pain can have several possible causes, it is important not to assume that the symptoms are simply due to a fissure. A specialist assessment can confirm the diagnosis and rule out other anorectal conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n Constipation and passing hard or large stools are among the most common causes of anal fissures. Other possible causes include chronic diarrhea, childbirth, and inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn\u2019s disease.<\/span><\/p>\n Your doctor will consider the underlying cause when recommending treatment, particularly if the fissure is persistent, recurrent or appears in an unusual location.<\/span><\/p>\n Treatment usually starts with simple measures to help the fissure heal. If symptoms continue, your doctor may recommend additional treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n Step 1: Make bowel movements easier<\/b><\/p>\n Increasing fiber, drinking more fluids and keeping stools soft can reduce strain and help prevent further irritation.<\/span><\/p>\n Step 2: Relieve pain and muscle spasm<\/b><\/p>\n Warm sitz baths, appropriate pain relief and topical medication may help ease discomfort and relax the anal sphincter.<\/span><\/p>\n Step 3: Consider Botox if the fissure is not healing<\/b><\/p>\n Botox is sometimes used when an anal fissure is not healing as expected. The injection helps relax the muscle around the anus, easing pressure on the fissure and allowing the area to heal.<\/span><\/p>\n Step 4: Consider surgery for persistent fissures<\/b><\/p>\n For selected chronic or severe fissures, lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) may be recommended. The procedure reduces pressure within the anal sphincter to support healing.<\/span><\/p>\n The best proctologists in Dubai for anal fissure treatment are Dr. Mouhsen Al Hosein, Professor Atif Alvi, and Dr. Firas Younis.<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Mouhsen Al Hosein<\/b> is a Consultant General Laparoscopic Surgeon and Proctologist, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Global Master Surgeon in Surgical Proctology. He completed his surgical residency between 2008 and 2013 and achieved his MS through Damascus University and the Ministry of Health. He is also certified in upper diagnostic and interventional endoscopy. His special interests include minimally invasive proctology and advanced treatment of anal fissures, hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and pilonidal sinus.<\/span><\/p>\n Professor Atif Alvi<\/b> is a UK-trained Consultant Colorectal, Laparoscopic and General Surgeon with MBBS, MSc, MRCS, FRCS and FRCS (General Surgery) qualifications. He completed higher surgical training in Cambridge and London and holds a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), with specialist training in colorectal surgery and a Fellowship in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery. His areas of expertise include anal fissure treatment, hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and endoscopy.<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Firas Younis<\/b> is a European-trained Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon and graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He completed specialist General and Colorectal Surgery training in East Anglia and Cambridge, UK, receiving his CCT, and holds the Intercollegiate Fellowship (FRCSI) in General Surgery with a specialist focus in colorectal surgery. He also completed a post-CCT Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Open Colorectal Surgery at North Shore Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand, and is JAG-accredited in endoscopy.<\/span><\/p>\n Anal fissures are common, but persistent pain or bleeding should not simply become something you learn to live with. At King\u2019s College Hospital Dubai, patients have access to specialist proctologists and colorectal surgeons who can investigate the cause and recommend treatment based on the individual condition.<\/span><\/p>\n King\u2019s College Hospital Dubai is also an SRC-accredited Center of Excellence in Surgical Proctology and Endoscopy, with access to advanced diagnostic, endoscopic and minimally invasive proctology techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n To book an appointment with an anal fissure specialist at King\u2019s College Hospital Dubai, call <\/span>+971 800 7777<\/b>, complete the online appointment form or book through the <\/span>KingsHub App<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":15807,"menu_order":640,"template":"","service-category":[],"class_list":["post-2498","service","type-service","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tWhat is an anal fissure?<\/h2>\n
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