My 8 month old baby just had an anal fissure while having a bowel movement... is there a treatment to do or will it heal on its own?

Hello Ma'am,

A constipated child can develop an anal fissure. Toddlers under 2 years of age often get it. Treating anal fissures involves treating the constipation. The goal is to soften the stool to reduce the strain on the anus and allow the fissure to heal. I suggest that you continue to give Lax-A-Day regularly. Also, you can add fiber and fluids to your child's diet.

Here are some good sources of fiber:

It is recommended that a child between the ages of 1 and 3 years old should have a fiber intake of 19 grams per day, gradually increasing the amount given day by day. The amount of fluid should also be increased gradually. For more information on fiber and fluid intake, I suggest you consult the following document produced by the Centre universitaire hospitalier de Sainte-Justine: https://enseignement.chusj.org/ENSEIGNEMENT/files/a1/a1fbd499-87a1-423f-8d77-a40f0bf946bb.pdf

Until the fissure is completely healed, you can apply a layer of petroleum jelly (petroleum jelly) or zinc oxide to your child's anus. This will make the stool less painful.

I suggest you see your doctor if your child:

I hope this answers your question.

Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions.

Happy day,

Kamilia Idir, Pharmacy Intern. Supervised by Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist.