MSFinals-6547

A 28-year-old man visits his doctor complaining of pain during bowel movements for the past few days. He notices a small amount of fresh, bright-red blood on the toilet paper. He has been having one or two bowel movements per day, which is normal for him, but lately, he has been experiencing hard stools. He is concerned about the pain he will feel during his next bowel movement. He has no other symptoms, fever, or recent weight loss. He has no significant medical history and is not taking any regular medication. The doctor diagnoses him with an anal fissure. What would be an appropriate management option at this point?