Anorectal Fistula recovery and treatment process - #31071
How to treat anorectal fistula which was occured after normal birth. The stool leaked from the hole near anus. What are the treatment options for this and how long it could take to heal. And what are the success rate of the treatment.?
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Hello, Please consult a ayurveda surgeon(shalya tantra specialist in your area. They will suggest you an ayurveda procedure called as khara sutra along with some internal medications. Sitting is based on death and/place where the fistula is placed. This procedure has high success rate with no/very tare recurrence (your doctor when examines will be able to tell exactly about the success rate in your case)
Take care, Kind regards.
For Anorectal Fistula, ayur recommends ksharsutra, which needs to be done at ayurvedic centre by an ayurvedic doctor. Meanwhile you can take Pilex tablet 2-2-2 after food with water Abhayarist 15ml twice daily after food with water Pilex ointment for local application. Avoid heat producing foods like eggs chicken prawns if you are non-vegetarian. Avoid spicy, food Do sitz bath twice daily with warm water and few drops of betadine/ potassium permanganate.
NO NEED TO WORRY SEEMA JI,
You’ll definitely get Amazing results 😊
NEED PERSONAL CONSULTATION. Please visit nearby ayurvedic physician(BAMS MS SHALYA) for KSHARA SUTRA.
TAKE CARE😊
Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj.
HELLO SEEMA JI, ANORECTAL FISTULA CAN BE CORRECTED THROUGH SURGERY ,SO I RECOMMEND TO CONSULT AYURVEDIC SURGEON [MS SHALYA] FOR THIS. IN AYURVED,THIS SURGERY IS FOLLOWED BY KSHARSUTRA APPLICATION WHICH RESTRICTS RECURRENCE OF FISTULA. THE SUCCESS RATE IS REALLY VERY HIGH AND CHANCES OF RECURRENCE IS ALMOST ZERO. HEALING PERIOD DEPENDS ON THE LENGTH,WIDTH AND DEPTH OF THE FISTULA. AFTER THE SURGERY, AYURVEDIC MEDICINES WILL HELP IT HEAL FASTER. WISH YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY. TAKE CARE REGARDS,DR. ANUPRIYA
Understanding Anorectal Fistula after Childbirth An anorectal fistula is an abnormal tunnel that connects the inside of the anal canal to the skin near the anus. When it occurs after childbirth, it’s often a result of a complicated vaginal delivery that may have involved an injury to the anal sphincter muscles or surrounding tissues. The leaking of stool from the hole near the anus is a classic symptom of this condition.
Conventional Treatment Options
Anorectal fistulas almost always require surgical intervention to heal properly. The goal of surgery is to close the fistula while preserving the anal sphincter muscles to prevent incontinence (loss of bowel control). The type of surgery recommended depends on the location and complexity of the fistula, particularly its relationship to the sphincter muscles.
Common surgical options include:
Fistulotomy: This is a common and effective procedure for simple fistulas that do not involve a significant portion of the sphincter muscles. The surgeon cuts along the entire length of the fistula to open it up, allowing it to heal from the inside out as a flat scar. This procedure has a very high success rate (up to 98% for simple fistulas), but the risk of incontinence increases if the fistula passes through a large amount of sphincter muscle.
Seton Placement: If the fistula passes through a significant portion of the sphincter muscles, a surgeon may initially place a “seton”—a piece of surgical thread or rubber drain—in the fistula tract. This allows the fistula to drain and helps it heal, without the immediate need to cut the sphincter muscles. It can be a staged procedure, where the seton is slowly tightened to cut through the fistula over time, or it can be left in place to allow for future, more definitive surgery.
Advancement Flap Procedure: This procedure is considered when a fistulotomy would carry a high risk of incontinence. The surgeon removes or scrapes out the fistula tract and covers the internal opening with a flap of healthy tissue taken from the inside of the rectum. While it helps preserve the sphincter muscles, its success rate can be lower than a fistulotomy.
Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT): This is another sphincter-sparing procedure where the fistula tract is closed off between the two sphincter muscles. It has a good success rate with a low risk of incontinence.
Fibrin Glue or Fistula Plug: These minimally invasive techniques involve injecting a special glue or inserting a plug into the fistula to seal it. While they avoid cutting the muscles, their success rates can be lower than other surgical options.
Healing Time and Success Rates
Healing Time: The healing time for an anorectal fistula after surgery varies widely depending on the type of procedure and the complexity of the fistula. For simple fistulas treated with a fistulotomy, you may be able to return to work within a week or two, but complete healing can take several weeks to a few months.
Success Rates: Success rates vary by procedure and the complexity of the fistula. Fistulotomy has a very high success rate for simple fistulas (94-98%). Sphincter-sparing procedures like LIFT and advancement flaps have varying success rates, generally in the range of 70% to 80%.
Ayurveda Opinion
In Ayurveda, an anorectal fistula is known as “Bhagandara.” The condition is believed to be caused by an imbalance of the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), leading to an accumulation of toxins (Ama) and an obstruction of the body’s channels.
Ayurvedic treatments for anorectal fistula are often referred to as “para-surgical” procedures, meaning they are minimally invasive. The most well-known Ayurvedic treatment is Kshara Sutra Therapy.
Kshara Sutra Therapy: This is a specialized treatment that involves using a medicated thread (Kshara Sutra) coated with alkaline herbal substances. The thread is inserted into the fistula tract and tied. The medicated thread continuously releases its medicinal properties, which work to gradually cut, clean, and heal the fistula tract from the inside out. The thread is typically changed every 7 days until the fistula is completely healed.
Advantages of Kshara Sutra Therapy according to Ayurveda:
Minimally Invasive: It avoids a major surgical incision.
Low Recurrence Rate: Proponents of this therapy claim it has a high success rate and a low chance of the fistula returning.
Preserves Sphincter Muscles: This method is said to be particularly effective in healing the fistula without damaging the anal sphincter muscles, thus reducing the risk of incontinence.
Outpatient Procedure: The procedure and subsequent thread changes are often done on an outpatient basis.
In addition to Kshara Sutra, other Ayurvedic treatments may be used in conjunction, such as:
Oral Medicines: Herbal preparations to correct digestive imbalances, reduce inflammation, and support tissue healing.
Sitz Baths (Avagaha Sweda): Soaking the affected area in warm water with medicated decoctions to reduce pain and inflammation.
Dietary and Lifestyle Modifications: Recommendations for a high-fiber diet, proper hydration, and avoiding straining during bowel movements to prevent constipation.
Anorectal fistula is a chronic and recurrent condition. It is best managed in ayurveda by ksharasutra procedure.
Consult a ayurvedic surgeon for this procedure. The procedure is somewhat painful, but the recurrence is minimal when compared to surgery. This mostly takes 1 month to recover but can’t say exact time. It mostly depends on how fast the tract cut
The procedure is passing a thread which is medicated through the tract and tied at both ends. Overtime the thread cuts the tract and heals it gradually.
Hello. U need to Stop spicy oily heavy foods. Milk and milk products . Avoid fusión foods. Consulta an Ayurvedic surgeon for Shara sutra. Till that take Saptavinshati gugul 2 tabs 2 times a Day. Tab triphala gugul 2 tabs 2 times a Day. Have sitz both of triphala decocción + 20 ml jatyadi oíl.

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