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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fistula: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

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 the 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:

Usually, several fistula surgical techniques or options are used to treat anal fistulas. A few of them are seton placement, closure of fistula with a medical plug, drainage of infection from the fistula, opening up the fistula to heal on its own, and laser technique. At Pristyn Care, anal fistula doctors prefer to perform the fistula laser treatment because of its benefits like:

Cost-effective
No cuts or incision
No risk of infection during and after the surgery
Less chance for recurrence of anal fistula
Patients can resume normal activities within 24 hours
Quick recovery from the treatment

Anal fistula operation with the help of laser technique involves the insertion of the radiation-emitting probe into the anal area where the fistula is developed. Then, the radiation from the probe is emitted directly to the fistula to destroy its epithelium and obliterates the rest of the fistula channel/tract.