Fistula: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Q: How do I know that I have a fistula?

Some of the symptoms to look out for Anal Fistula are:, Pain and swelling in the anal region, Painful and straining bowel movements, Recurring anal abscess, Itching and discharge of pus

Q: Are there any home remedies I can try to cure fistulas?

There are home remedies that you can try to heal fistulas but this only cure the condition temporarily. Some of them are soaking in a warm bath, wearing a pad over your anal area, eating a high-fiber diet and drinking plenty of fluids.

Q: Is there any fistula treatment without surgery?

If a patient is diagnosed with stage 1 of Anal Fistula, his disease can be cured with fiber and nutrition-rich diet and drinking a lot of water. But, if the disease is diagnosed and to be treated in the later stages, the fistula can be cured permanently with laser surgery.

Q: How long it takes in fistula surgery recovery?

Unlike conventional open surgery which requires at least 1-2 months post-surgery rest, the laser fistula treatment ensures faster recovery. A person can resume his or her work just a few days after the operation.

Q: Is fistula curable by medicines?

Some medications such as antibiotics, ayurvedic herbal as well as homeopathic can control the infection but they can't assure to cure fistula permanently.

Q: Does abscess always become a fistula?

Well, the common answer is no. Since there is no accurate way to predict the future of an abscess. There is quite a high possibility of an abscess becoming into a fistula.

Q: What happens if the patient leaves a fistula untreated?

People with disorders related to bowels such as Crohn's disease and diverticulitis which are found to be very common, when left untreated can have a high risk of re-occurrence of fistula.

Q: When can the patient resume his normal routine after the fistula surgery?

After a rest of 15-18 hours after the surgery, the patient is discharged from the hospital in a healthy condition and with no pain. The patient can resume his normal daily routine after being discharged from the hospital. But, it is strictly advised to the patient to not sit for continuous hours and add a little physical activity to his daily routine.

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What is Anal Fistula?

Anal Fistula is an abnormal connection between the anal canal and the perianal skin. Pristyn Care offers the latest minimally invasive laser technique to treat fistula. This process allows to treat anal fistula without pain and negligible recurrence rate.

Traditional techniques to treat fistula are extremely painful and cause a lot of discomfort to the patients because of the constant anal discharge. Therefore, people look for the laser treatment to treat anal fistula in India.

Overview

Risks

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Causes

Chronic constipation

Chronic diarrhoea

Lifting heavy weights

Obesity

Straining too much while bowel movement

Symptoms

Itching

Swelling in the anal region

Pain while making bowel movement

Discomfort while sitting

Bleeding while passing stool

Treatment

Diagnosis

Doctors usually diagnose an anal fistula by examining the area around the anus. To determine the depth and direction of the fistula tract doctor can produce drainage from the external opening. If Fistula is not visible on the skin surface, additional tests like Anoscopy is used. To better define the Fistula, the doctor may order an MRI or Ultrasound as well.

Surgery

At Pristyn Care, we can treat an anal fistula with various techniques. But, we recommend the best and most advanced treatment for anal fistula, Laser Surgery of Anal Fistula. The laser technique involves an energy radial emitting user probe to insert into the fistulous tract which destroys fistula epithelium and obliterates the rest of the fistula channel/tract. Laser Techniques is preferred over the Open methods of Anal Fistula treatments due to:-

Fastest relief and recovery
Quick and Painless Treatment
Resume normal activities within 24 hours

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Your safety is taken care of by thermal screening, social distancing, sanitized clinics and hospital rooms, sterilized surgical equipment and mandatory PPE kits during surgery.

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A dedicated Medical Coordinator assists you throughout the surgery journey from insurance paperwork, to free commute from home to hospital & back and admission-discharge process at the hospital.

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Our surgeons spend a lot of time with you to diagnose your condition. You are assisted in all pre-surgery medical diagnostics. We offer advanced laser and laparoscopic surgical treatment. Our procedures are USFDA approved.

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We offer free follow-up consultations and instructions including dietary tips as well as exercises to every patient to ensure they have a smooth recovery to their daily routines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know that I have a fistula?

Are there any home remedies I can try to cure fistulas?

Is there any fistula treatment without surgery?

How long it takes in fistula surgery recovery?

Is fistula curable by medicines?

Does abscess always become a fistula?

What happens if the patient leaves a fistula untreated?

When can the patient resume his normal routine after the fistula surgery?

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Overview of Fistula

An anal fistula is an inflammation of the blood vessels of the anal canal that results in an abnormal channel between the anal canal and the skin near the anus.

It is usually seen in the people who had an earlier anal abscess. An anal abscess is a cavity formed because of infection and is filled with purulent discharge. Fistula forms when the drained abscess...

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