i had a lovely baby boy 6 months ago but following child birth developed really bad anal fissure. I am in serious pain every day - going for bowel movement like passing glass.
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Have tried all sorts of creams including glycerl trinitrate. not working. increased fibre and water in diet, exercise, take hot baths nothing working.
Seeing consultant at hammersmith hospital - who is suggesting botox injections to bottom region. uck!
but research suggests reoccurence of fissure in 40% of people who have botox.
next step would be surgery but this could lead to incontinence.
Have found out something called advancement flap procedure could be more effective than lateral sphincterotomy.????
HELP...anyone out there suffered from same problem or had surgery what was the outcome.
AF has really ruined my maternity leave and time with baby- really cant bear it any longer.