Follow all of the recommendations listed above for preventing and treating constipation. Soft, bulky stools are less painful and easier to pass. Ointments and suppositories, like Preparation H and Anusol, lubricate the anus, and protect the mucosa. A well-lubricated finger can be used to gently push the hemorrhoid back into the anal canal. Keep the area clean and dry.
Some students blow dry the area gently with a hair dryer.
Following these guidelines will help anal fissures and may prevent constipation by forming soft, bulky stools. Sitz baths can also be used for anal fissures. The area should be kept clean and dry. Symptoms should resolve in 3-5 days. Constipation accompanied by vomiting or abdominal or rectal pain.