Treatment acronym WASH W arm sitz baths: which can relax the anal sphincter and improve blood flow to the anal mucosa, are recommended for patients with anal fissures During a sitz bath, the anus is immersed in warm water for approximately 10 to 15 minutes two to three times daily or showers immediately after every bowel movement A nalgesics: 2% lidocaine jelly Topical vasodilator: topical 0.4% nitroglycerin rectal ointment (Rectiv) twice daily topical 0.2 to 0.3% nifedipine ointment two to four times daily in patients who have access to a compounding pharmacy S tool softeners (Colace) H igh Fiber : the recommended dietary fiber intake is between 20 and 35 grams per day Patients who continue to have difficulty with hard bowel movements despite increasing dietary fiber intake may use fiber supplements, such as psyllium seed (Metamucil), methylcellulose (Citrucel), wheat dextrin (Benefiber), and calcium polycarbophil (Fibercon) Second-line therapy Topical Ca channel blocker (Diltiazem 2% rectal gel is applied three times daily for eight weeks), or botulinum toxin type A injection Flashcards ready when you are You have opened several Quizlet sets recently

By the end of week one, many patients describe feeling unusually full during normal-sized meals
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