A word of warning: never pour chlorine bleach in the toilet tank in an attempt to clean inside it. Bleach is corrosive and could cause damage to the plumbing parts located inside the tank. If you need to treat the toilet tank, use white vinegar instead of bleach. Anal fissures may be itchy as well as painful, but using sharp fingernails on your tender anus can further abrade the skin and lead to a vicious cycle in terms of itching, says Baraza. Shed Those Excess Pounds

Alleviate the pain associated with the anal area by sitting on a soft or gel-filled pillow. “But avoid doughnut-shaped pillows,” cautions Gerken, “because they may restrict blood flow to the area.” Don't Read On The Toilet Nonprescription ointments containing vitamins A and D, as well as aloe, may be particularly helpful for soothing pain and helping fissures heal. Soak In A Hot Tub There is no blood tests currently available to determine if someone has been affected by exposure to mold. Allergy testing can be done, but no test will tell you where or when an exposure took place. Mold sensitivities affect some individuals more than others. The people that have a higher risk to mold exposure are people with immune systems that are weakened, young children, and the elderly. Removing Toilet Mold

with a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon his/her ability to carry out everyday activities; Over-the-counter “wipes” are widely available, but many of them contain alcohol, which is the last thing you want to use if you have a fissure, says Gerken.

It may seem odd that not only can hard, constipated stools worsen anal fissures—but so can diarrhea. Watery stools can soften the tissues around them, and they also contain acid that can burn the raw anal area. “If you tend toward loose stools and have a fissure, taking fiber supplements with a minimum of water can firm up your stools,” says Leff. Try these natural remedies to stop your diarrhea. Don't Scratch Toilet seats are typically made of either plastic or wood, and there are pros and cons to each material. Plastic seats tend to be lighter and have a longer lifespan, while wooden seats are sturdy and heavier. While wooden seats can impart a unique aesthetic, plastic seats tend to retain antimicrobial qualities longer, and can also be easier to clean.Fissures are tears or ulcers in the lining of the anal canal most often caused by trauma, the most common being a hard bowel movement,” says Edmund Leff, MD. Research points to anatomical problems that can contribute to chronic anal fissures, as opposed to isolated problems with the painful lesions. Increased pressure in the internal anal sphincter muscle and reduced blood flow to the area in which fissures occur may make you more prone to chronic problems. The best prevention technique is to do regular toilet cleanings. If you do this every 7-10 days you will greatly reduce the chances of mold developing in your toilets. You should also take steps to lower the humidity in your bathrooms. You can do this by making sure there are no small leaks, using an exhaust fan when in the bathroom, or open a window when the room is in use.