Patient's question:
Recently, I've been having bowel movements every five or six days, and my appetite is poor. I don't eat vegetables. I went to the colorectal department for a check-up and was told I have anal fissures. They prescribed external ointment and Chinese medicine sitz baths. After using the medication, my anus feels better, but I still feel scared. I hope to regulate my child's spleen and stomach function and gastrointestinal function. What should I do in this situation?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is mostly due to anal fissure. Because of the pain during defecation, the child avoids going to the bathroom. Over time, this leads to dry and hard stools, which are easier to pass and further exacerbate the expansion of the anal fissure. The fundamental change lies in dietary habits. It is recommended to encourage the child to defecate every day, preferably at a fixed time, usually in the morning. If the child does not like vegetables, they can eat more fruits, such as bananas, apples, oranges, etc. You can also drink water infused with senna leaves.