Pain, redness, swelling around anus, bleeding, foul smelling pus discharge or fever are some of the most common symptoms of anal fistula. But you need to get diagnosed properly by a doctor before arriving at something. Other causes can be anal fissure or haemorrhoids (piles) as they both can cause discomfort and pain while sitting, walking or passing hard stools.
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Anal Fistula is an abnormal tube like passage (communication) between the interior of the anal canal (or rectum) and the outer skin surface around the anus. One opening of the fistula (Internal opening) is inside the anus (or rectum) and another opening ( External opening) is on skin surface around the anus. A tube like structure (Fistula track) connect them.
Anal fistulas commonly occur due to an anal abscess.
An abscess is a collection of pus and infected fluid. An anal abscess usually develops after a small gland, just inside the anus, becomes infected with bacteria.
A fistula may occur if an abscess has not completely healed, or if the infected fluid has not been entirely drained away.
Anal fistulae can present with many different symptoms such as:
Pain
Discharge - either bloody or purulent
Pruritus ani– itching around the anus
Systemic symptoms if abscess becomes infected
Next Steps
Anal Fistula Now Can Be Completely Cured Without Surgery. Anal fistula a challenge for modern surgery but curable by kshar-sutra in Ayurveda. Ksharsutra is a thread coated with certain Ayurvedic medicines known for their antiseptic, debridement & healing properties.
Health Tips
Soaking in a warm bath 3 or 4 times a day.
Wearing a pad over your anal area until healing is complete.
Resuming normal activities only when you are cleared by your doctor.
Eating a diet high in fiber and drinking plenty of fluids.
Using a stool softener or bulk laxative as needed.
For further assistance feel to connect with us online or visit us at Ayubless Ayuveda Clinic and Panchakarma.
An anal fistula is a tunnel that runs from inside the anus -- the hole your body uses to get rid of solid waste -- to somewhere in the skin around it. It usually follows an infection that didn’t heal the right way.
Generally there is no pain unless n until there is some abscess. Main causes of anal pain are piles n fissure
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