Anal Fissure Flashcards
1
Q
Anal fissure
A
tear in the anal canal
2
Q
RF
A
constipation
manifestation of IBD
STI
pregnancy
3
Q
signs
A
painful bleeding can see fissure or feel fissure constipation blood covers stool unable to do a PR
4
Q
what is the timeline for acute and chronic condition
A
acute - <6 weeks
chronic - >6 weeks
5
Q
where are fissures commonly located
A
posterior midline
6
Q
management of acute and chronic
A
acute: high fibre diet, soft food laxative lubricants analgesia
chronic: acute management continued CCB GTN - vascular dilation surgery
