Hemorrhoid Surgery Leads to Fissure and Advice
A reader asks if fissures heal without more surgery after hemorrhoid treatment. Dr Thosteson explains fissure as a rectal membrane split prone to infection, notes surgery is often needed, and stresses avoiding constipation and straining with bulk, prune juice, and milk of magnesia as temporary aid. He also recommends his booklet and discusses related questions on adhesions, iced tea safety, diverticulosis, and reader replies.