Fistula/Anal Fistula is an abnormal connection/tunnel which forms between the inside of the anal canal/rectum and the skin surrounding the anus, resulting in an infection leading to the abscess formation (pus-filled cavity), creating a channel to the skin’s surface, literally throwing Life ‘out of gear’!
Fistula Causes:
- Anal abscess
- Trauma/Injury
- Cancer
- Tuberculosis
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Fistula Symptoms:
- Blood discharge
- Discharge with foul odor from the anal aperture
- Pain, swelling, itching, irritation, sore skin in the anal opening
- Hurtful Bowel movements
- Fever & Exhaustion
- Recurrent Abscesses
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Fistula Diagnosis:
• Physical Examination
• Digital Rectal Examination
• Imaging Studies
- Endoanal Ultrasound
- MRI
- Fistulogram
Now, the million-dollar question: Can Fistula be Cured without Surgery?
Non-surgical treatment and techniques are less common in curing fistula 100%, though they may be an alternative option for some people or probably a handful few.
Mainly, surgery, precisely Fistula Surgery in Pune or elsewhere, is generally required to treat fistula 100%, as they rarely heal on their own.
Anal Fistula- Surgery is required depending on the fistula’s location, complexity, and cause, whilst healing the fistula avoiding damage to the sphincter muscle resulting in fecal incontinence.
However, surgery depends on the fistula’s position and single channel/branches off in varied directions.
Laser Fistula Treatment in Pune Helmed by Dr. Suhasini Jadhav:
Surgical Interventions:
- Fistulotomy-Fistula opening involves the channel being laid flat from the inside out.
- Laser Therapy-A laser beam is used to target the fistula’s lining for closing the opening.
- Seton Placement: A piece of surgical thread/cord is placed through the fistula tract to keep it open, promote drainage, and reduce infection.
- Flap Repair-Covering the fistula with a health-tissue flap.
- LIFT Procedure (Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract)-Fistula tract surgical dissection & close-off.
How fistula cure without surgery?
Here are non-surgical treatment options (though rarely effective):
• Fibrin Glue– A surgeon injects a biological adhesive into the fistula to seal it.
• Antibiotics– Treatment of infection.
• Bioprosthetic Plug– Fistula tract closure.
• Lifestyle Changes/Modifications– Maintaining proper hygiene and avoiding constipation aids in managing signs and preventing recurrence.
- Drinking plenty of water and fluids like fruit juice.
- Consuming a rich-fiber diet that includes foods high in omega-3s, omega-6s, and vitamin C like fish, olive oil, and citrus fruits.
- Washing the anal region with mild soap and water post bowel movements.
- Changing underclothing/undergarments if there’s a fistula leakage.
- Using anal pads if required.
- Be sure to avoid delaying/resisting the urge to pass motions.
• Sitz Bath-Anal-area-bathing in warm water.
• Application of Honey, Oregano Oil, and Consumption of Ground Flaxseed Powder.
• Donut Pillows instead of standard chairs or simply sitting on the toilet seat.
• Turmeric for boosting the immune system.
• Sucral Ano Cream containing Lidocaine, Metronidazole, & Sucralfate.
Fistula Surgery Cost in Pune?
Rs.28,000-Rs.110,000 with an average cost of Rs.63,600.
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