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Why are tuck pads used?

posted 9 years ago by greenbeans89
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I have an anal fissure, and I'm supposed to put a cream and a wet tuck in my butt 2 times a day.

I don't know why the reason a tuck helps, and I looked on the internet and can't find out why. I asked a nurse and she doesn't know. I tried to ask my doctor but it was at a bad time because he was busy and said he has no time for questions.

So I had this theory but I could be wrong. The tuck is wet. If I put cream first, then I put a tuck and the tuck absorbs the cream and causes drops of the cream to fall into my anus and would cause it to heal.

Ever since I thought of this theory I always stand up for a couple of hours after putting the tuck in my butt.

Am I right about my theory? If I'm wrong and you know why tucks are used then please tell me.

[–] debmet59-1 9 years ago

My ex husband did. I think you should take a warm sitz bath at least twice a day. More if you're in pain. After the bath use the wipes, holding it there for a couple minutes. Then do dry yourself well and use the cream afterwards.

Hopefully, by now you're better.