There are several possible causes for the so-called defect of the mucosa in the area (anal fissure) of the anus. Often, the anal fissure is caused by excessive pressure in the anus region or as part of a chronic disease, such as Crohn’s disease. Occasionally there is also an admixture of light red blood during bowel movement. Since the symptoms are similar to those of an abscess or fistula in the anal region, these other diseases should be clarified.
Treatment with homeopathy – These remedies are used
For the homeopathic treatment of anal fissures, various remedies are available. In the following 3 frequently used remedies are listed:
- Graphites
- Silicea
- Acidum nitricum
- Aesculus
- Agnus castus
- Petroleum
- Sulphur
When to use Aesculus, which is extracted from the horse chestnut, is mainly used for foot swelling and varicose veins. It is also often used for hemorrhoids and anal fissures.
Effect Aesculus has a stabilizing effect on blood vessels, which ensures sufficient and regular supply to various parts of the body. This can also relieve pain and itching. Dosage The homeopathic drug is recommended in potencies D2 and D6 for independent use.
Further fields of application:
- Varicose Veins
- Hemorrhoids
- Itching
When is it used Agnus castus, also known as monk’s pepper, is mainly used for menstrual or menopausal complaints. It also helps with depression, fatigue, itching and anal fissures. Effect The homeopathic remedy relieves existing itching and thus has a soothing effect on anal fissures.
Accompanying pain can also be relieved by Agnus castus. Dosage Depending on the severity of the symptoms, potencies in the range of D3 to D12 are recommended for dosage. When to use Petroleum is used for various skin and connective tissue disorders, such as anal fissures, cracks in the anus area, but also psoriasis.
It is also used for nausea and diarrhea. Effect Petroleum has a calming effect on the skin. Therefore, it can be used especially well for cracks in the skin surface.
In addition, it provides sufficient moisture to the connective tissue and is therefore also used against dryness. Dosage The dosage for petroleum is recommended for own use with the potencies D3 to D12. When to use The versatile sulfur is used for anal fissures and hemorrhoids, as well as constipation and diarrhea.
It is also recommended for asthma and colds. Effect The effect of sulfur is very versatile. Irritations of the skin can be soothed by this homeopathic remedy and the surface is stabilized.
Also complaints of the gastrointestinal tract are relieved and pain is reduced. Dosage When using sulfur on its own, the potencies D6 and D12 are recommended. One of the most sensible homeopathic remedies to use is graphite.
Graphite is obtained from graphite and is used mainly for diseases and irritations of the mucous membranes in the area of the gastrointestinal tract. Accordingly, it also has a positive effect on anal fissures by strengthening the mucous membrane in the area of the anus. Graphites can also be used for other complaints in the area of the anus, such as hemorrhoids.
Graphite is also known as drawing lead and is preferably used for long-term anal fissures. The application here is usually in the form of an ointment, which is applied to the corresponding area. Silicea is a homeopathic remedy that is used primarily for inflammatory processes and the formation of pus.
Although pus occurs less frequently in anal fissures, it may occur from time to time. Silicea also has a positive effect on weaknesses of mucous membranes and other structures of the connective tissue. This homeopathic remedy is preferably used for long-term tears of the mucous membrane.
It responds particularly well if the healing process itself is rather gradual and the affected area is particularly sensitive to cold. Therefore Silicea can be combined well with regular hot sitz baths. Silicea can be used in the form of an ointment for external application to the affected area.
Acidum nitricum is a dilution of nitric acid. It is mainly used for irritations and tears of mucous membranes and follows the principle of homeopathy that the remedies for the development of the disease can also be treated by similar remedies.This can be explained by the fact that acidic substances often cause damage to the mucous membranes around the mouth, for example. Acidum nitricum can also be used in the area of the anus, preferably for smaller forms.
When is it used: Acidum nitricum is mainly used for irritations and inflammations in the area of the skin and mucous membranes. It can be used, for example, for smaller forms or preliminary stages of anal fissures. It can also be used to treat stomach ulcers and warts.
Effect: The effect of Acidum nitricum is based on the homeopathic principle that the treatment of a disease should be carried out by the same remedies that are responsible for its development. Thus the homeopathic remedy has a pain-relieving effect. Dosage: For dosage, a potency of D6 or D12 is recommended for independent use.
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