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Recent content by houndour228

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    To heal anal fissures

    Hey everyone! I was wondering if you have any recommendations as to what to eat during the healing of an anal fissure. I heard I should eat stuff that would make my stools very soft, but I keep hearing this here and that there, and it's all too overwhelming. So, because I trust this site so...
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    Nitro-Bid Ointment for Anal Fissures

    Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone can shed some light on this, please. I'm confused. I tried googling the information, but it didn't quite clear up my doubt. My gastro prescribed Nytroglycerin 0.2% ointment for a fissure. I'm currently in Maryland, USA for vacation and better medical...
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    Possible surgery if... (for a fissure)

    ... nitroglycerin, which I haven't been able to find here in the state of Maryland, doesn't heal my fissure. I'm desperate and I'm in pain (EVERY-SINGLE-DAY-OF-MY-LIFE!). The doctor told me I should stop the Lialda since there's no sign of active colitis at the moment. He said the main problem...
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    Pain during defecation

    (Moved from another thread) Hey everyone. I have to say it feels amazing being able to talk to people with my condition or similar to it. I appreciate all your advice. Really, thank you. I went to the ER, actually, two days ago (after my posts). This was the 2nd visit to the ER in the same...
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