Ksharasutra is an Ayurvedic treatment for anal fistula. It uses a special medicated thread to cure the fistula slowly and safely. How does it work? The thread is passed through the fistula tract It: Drains pus Cuts the tract slowly Heals the wound from inside This helps prevent recurrence What is the thread made of? The thread is coated with: Plant latex (Snuhi) Herbal alkali (Apamarga kshara) Turmeric (Haridra) Procedure (in short) Done under local or spinal anesthesia Doctor passes the thread through the fistula Thread is tied as a loop Patient can go home the same day After the procedure Thread is changed once a week Mild pain or discharge may occur Healing happens gradually How long does it take? About 1 cm healing per week Total time depends on fistula length (Example: 6 cm = ~6 weeks) Advantages No major surgery Very low recurrence Sphincter muscles are safe Cost-effective Consulting the AYURVEDIC Surgeon Dr RC BAMS MS Ayurvedic Proctologist
