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I had undergone kshar sutra & fissure tissue removal surgery 4 months ago. Now doc told that in the wound area there's a dot like thing more like beginning of fistula. Which is causing incomplete evacuation. I've undergone almost 4 anal surgeries. My body has become weak & lost lot of weight coz of those painful procedures. I really can't undergo another surgery for same. I have other probs & surgeries too.I have no bleeding or discharge.No much pain too. Is there any alternative way. Please suggest any non surgical cure 😭🙏
After four anal surgeries your worry about another operation is very understandable. The good news is that with no bleeding, no discharge and minimal pain, this dot may just be scar tissue or a healing sinus, not a mature fistula - and such cases can often be managed conservatively with sitz baths, high fibre diet, stool softeners to keep motions soft, and good local hygiene.I can understand how tiring four surgeries in this area must have been for you. Since there is no bleeding, no discharge and very little pain right now, there is no emergency, and it is reasonable to first confirm what that small dot actually is rather than rushing into another operation. An MRI fistulogram or a good clinical examination by a colorectal surgeon will tell whether it is a true fistula tract, a healing scar or a sentinel skin tag. Non-surgical measures that genuinely help are keeping stools soft with plenty of water and fibre (isabgol at bedtime if needed), warm sitz baths twice a day, keeping the area clean and dry, and avoiding straining or long sitting on the toilet. Please also get your haemoglobin, blood sugar and thyroid checked, as weakness and weight loss after repeated surgery are often from anaemia or poor nutrition, and a protein-rich diet will help healing. Do see a doctor promptly if you develop pain with swelling, pus discharge, fever or difficulty passing stool, as that would mean an abscess. You are welcome to book a consult with me on Practo and we can review your reports and decide the least invasive plan.
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For symptomatic relief, take high fibre foods and water to avoid constipation, take sitz bath
For that fistula like thing , it needs detailed examination and investigations.
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u can consult with the old medical records and investigations
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don't try to ignore it, have it consultated with surgeon
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Treatment depends on examination and confirmation of the diagnosis.
Please consult me with your previous surgical records and reports for proper assessment and to discuss whether conservative management is appropriate before considering another surgery.
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A repeat surgery should not be rushed without a thorough investigation into why these issues keep recurring. Having four anal surgeries by age 21, combined with significant weight loss and weakness, strongly points to an underlying issue that needs to be addressed before considering any further invasive procedures.
Next Steps
Get a Second Opinion from a Colorectal Surgeon: Consult a board-certified colorectal specialist (rather than a general surgeon or alternative medicine practitioner) who specializes in complex, recurrent perianal disorders.
Rule Out Crohn’s Disease: Recurrent anal fissures, non-healing wounds, weight loss, and suspected fistulas in young adults are classic warning signs of inflammatory bowel disease (specifically Crohn's disease). You need an evaluation that includes blood markers (CRP, ESR), fecal calprotectin, and likely a colonoscopy once stable.
Advanced Pelvic Imaging: An MRI of the pelvis (perianal fistula protocol) or an endoanal ultrasound is essential. This can confirm whether that "dot" is truly an active fistula tract, harmless granulation tissue, or a superficial healing defect, without needing invasive exploration.
Managing Current Symptoms Non-Surgically
Addressing Incomplete Evacuation: A tiny fistula dot does not typically block stool. The feeling of incomplete evacuation is usually caused by pelvic floor muscle tension, internal sphincter spasm, or mild scar narrowing from previous surgeries.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: A specialized therapist can evaluate and retrain the pelvic floor muscles to relax properly during bowel movements.
Stool Consistency: Keep stools soft and formed (not liquid, not hard) using gentle soluble fiber (like psyllium husk with plenty of water) or osmotic stool softeners (such as polyethylene glycol) to prevent straining.
Conservative Wound Care: Since there is currently no pain, bleeding, or pus discharge, active intervention might not be needed right away. Warm sitz baths (sitting in plain warm water for 10–15 minutes twice daily) promote local blood flow and soothe the sphincter.
Nutritional Recovery: Focus on rebuilding your strength with adequate protein, calories, and a daily multivitamin. Healing perianal tissue requires proper systemic nutrition.
If you develop new symptoms like throbbing pain, localized swelling, fever, or foul-smelling drainage, seek prompt medical attention, as these indicate an active infection or
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