Psyllium Husk for Anal Fissures

Psyllium is known to relieve constipation. It creates a softer bowel movement and stimulates bowel contraction. Psyllium products, also known as ispaghula is made up of seed of plantago and seed husks. It was been used to treat constipation and bulk laxative. Psyllium has been used as a helpful preventive remedy from dietary condition to cardiac arrest. But the common known use of Psyllium is that of laxative. It has been proven long time ago to treat chronic constipation. It is an effective remedy against constipation.

Tears in the anus, also known as anal fissures which is a common cause of diarrhea and constipation is believed to heal by the used of Psyllium husk. Though research and scientist has not proven this to be true. People who used Psyllium to cure anal fissures strongly agree that Psyllium really cure base on experience. When our anus becomes dry or irritated, a tear happens. Bowel movement can be very painful when we have anal fissures this is because the sphincter muscle is stretched and tear. There are certain remedies on how to cure anal fissures.

•    Home treatment. Lifestyle plays a major role in preventing constipation and in having anal fissures. Little anal fissures may not need medical intervention; it can be treated at home.  Fiber foods should be increased while curing anal fissures. Diet should consist of Fruits and vegetables and lots of water. Exercise can help reduce constipation might as well have a regular exercise for 20 to 30 minutes a day
•    Medical. When despite of home remedies but still constipation and anal fissures are not treated, then maybe you just need help from the specialists. Medical intervention is needed when you see that there is no progress seen after all forms of home remedies has been done.

Psyllium is used to treat chronic constipation in which bowel becomes loose and easy to evacuate. Loose stool (not diarrhea) is a good sign with people who have anal fissures, hemorrhoids and other bowel problems. Anal fissures are relieves when taking Psyllium husks probably because it relieves constipation and constipation is the cause of anal fissures.