Living with a painful condition, like chronic anal fissures (AF), can be challenging, especially if your condition makes you anxious or embarrassed.
What exactly are anal fissures?
Anal fissures are…
- small tears in the lining of the anus (back passage)
- often the cause of a sharp, tearing, or burning pain during or after bowel movements
- usually caused by straining when constipated, or during childbirth
- a very common condition
If you feel embarrassed about AF, remember you’re not alone – many people experience AF or similar conditions, and there’s no reason to feel ashamed.
Seaford AF Cream is not indicated for the treatment of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
What are the 2 different types of anal fissures,
and why is proper treatment important?
Acute AF
Heals within a few days or weeks.
Chronic AF
Lasts more than 6 weeks, is harder to heal, and carries an increased risk of complications.
Proper treatment of chronic AF is important.
Without healing, AF can develop into a vicious cycle of painful muscle spasms and reduced blood flow, which then makes healing more difficult.
Goals of treatment:
Your doctor has diagnosed you as having chronic AF.
To help promote healing and relieve acute pain, you have been prescribed Seaford Nifedipine and Lidocaine HCl Cream, or Seaford AF Cream.