Why Is Botox So Popular in Anal Fissure Treatment? A New Option for Pain That Makes Patients Fear the Toilet – Ankara | Dr. Hakan Bayri

Why Is Botox So Popular in Anal Fissure Treatment? A New Option for Pain That Makes Patients Fear the Toilet – Ankara | Dr. Hakan Bayri

Pain that makes people fear going to the toilet…

Anal fissure is a condition that causes knife-like pain during bowel movements and hours of burning afterward. While traditional treatment includes ointments and stool softeners, Botox has gained popularity because it reduces symptoms rapidly and avoids surgery.

What is Botox?

Botulinum toxin is injected into the internal anal sphincter, relaxing the muscle and allowing the fissure to heal.

Why is it popular?

• Non-surgical

• Short procedure

• No general anesthesia

• Quick return to daily life

• Faster healing potential

• Fewer risks compared to surgery

Effect duration

Approximately 3 months, providing time for tissue healing.

Suitability

Early fissure, medication-resistant symptoms, patients who fear surgery.

Approach in our clinic

Botox is combined with toilet habit training, hydration-fiber plans and lifestyle modification for optimal success.