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How to recover from a painful fistula without surgery?
General Medicine
Consultation #53986
129 days ago
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How to recover from a painful fistula without surgery? - #53986

reddeppa
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Howcan recover from fistula without surgery. Can you advise me now it is verypain full now. It last three days we are suffering on same condition I went manipal hospital three days before they suggestedfor surgery .I don't want surgery so kindly advise me

How long have you been experiencing the fistula symptoms?:

- Less than 1 week

How would you describe the pain associated with the fistula?:

- Severe — very painful and limiting

Have you noticed any specific triggers for the pain?:

- Physical activity

Are there any other symptoms accompanying the fistula?:

- Swelling or redness

How is your digestive health overall?:

- Good — regular and comfortable

Have you previously tried any treatments for the fistula?:

- Prescribed medications

How would you rate your stress levels currently?:

- Moderate — some stress

Doctors' responses

Dr. Nayan Wale
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
129 days ago
5

●Fig Water Soak 2 dried figs in water overnight. Eat them on an empty stomach in the morning. Relieves constipation and eliminates the root cause of piles. ●Triphala Powder 1teaspoon of Triphala + lukewarm water before bedtime. Easy bowel movements, reduces swelling. ●Buttermilk Buttermilk once a day + a little cumin powder Improves digestion. ●Coconut Water Daily 1-2 glasses Keeps the body cool, reduces blood clots. ●Sitting in lukewarm water (Sitz Bath) 1-2 times a day for 10 minutes. Relieves pain, burning, and swelling. ●Ayurvedic Remedy ●Arshodhini Vati / Piles Vati Take 1 tablet with lukewarm water morning and evening. | Lumps shrink. ●Nagkesar powder 1 teaspoon + honey, twice a day. ●Aloe vera teaspoons of gel in the morning Night Reduces irritation and swelling ●Psyllium husk 1 teaspoon of psyllium husk + lukewarm milk/water Relieves constipation ●What to eat - What to avoid Green vegetables, fruits Oatmeal, bran flour Plenty of water.Avoid Chili and spices Fried food Alcohol, excessive tea Important precautions: Avoid straining on the toilet. Avoid sitting for long periods of time. ●Chiruvilwadi Kwath Tablet 2 times after food ●Pilogest Capsule 2 times after food ●Gandharvahastadi Castor Oil mix with food .


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Dr. Raj Ladani
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
129 days ago
5

Hello dear, I am very sorry to hear about the intense pain you are experiencing. Dealing with an anal fistula is incredibly difficult, especially when the discomfort is acute. ​While surgery is the standard definitive treatment in modern medicine (to prevent recurrent infections or abscesses), Ayurveda offers a specialized perspective and alternative procedures that are often sought to avoid conventional surgery. ​In Ayurveda, a fistula-in-ano is known as Bhagandara. It is primarily viewed as an imbalance of the Pitta (inflammation/heat) and Kapha (blockage/pus formation) doshas. The goal is to drain the tract, reduce inflammation, and heal the wound from the inside out. ​ Prescription : ​For a painful, active fistula, the following internal medicines from Ayurveda are typically used to manage infection and pain: 1. ​Guggulutikhthaka Gritham ​Dose: 10–15 ml mixed with a half glass of warm milk or water. ​Twice daily on an empty stomach. 2. ​Triphala Guggulu ​Dose: 2 tablets (must be crushed/swallowed, standard dose). ​Twice daily after food. 3. ​Varanadi Kashayam ​Dose: 15 ml diluted with 45 ml of lukewarm water. ​Twice daily, 30 minutes before food. 4. ​Jatyadi Tailam (External) ​Apply locally to the area or soak a small sterile gauze piece and place it at the opening. This aids in soothing pain and healing the tract. ​Immediate Pain Management ​ Sitz bath is non-negotiable. Sit in a tub of warm water with a pinch of salt or Triphala Churna for 15 minutes, 3 times a day. It relaxes the sphincter and cleanses the area. ​Avoid spicy food, caffeine, and alcohol immediately. Constipation will make the pain unbearable; ensure soft stools.


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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
129 days ago
5

Hello, In Ayurveda, fistula-in-ano is often correlated with Bhagandara. It is understood as a tract/tunnel near the anal region that may be associated with -Inflammation (often linked with aggravated pitta) -swelling/congestion (can involve kapha) -pain, spasm, dryness, strain (can involve vata) Treatment goals -reduce acute pain and inflammation -support drainage if infection is present (but not forcefully at home) -keep stool soft and easy to pass (very important) -support wound hygiene -reduce recurrence risk -decide early if surgical care is needed Important truth about without surgery -simple fistulas rarely heal completely with medicines alone -Ayurveda may help support inflammation, bowel habits, local care, and sometimes chronic management -In Ayurveda itself, ksharasutra(medicated thread therapy) is a classic recognised treatment for fistula, many surgeon use it instead of conventional surgery in selected cases. It is still a procedure, but different from standard surgery Internally start with 1) For bowel softening/reduce straining -Triphala tablets= 2 tabs with lukewarm water at bedtime =support bowel regularity, reduce constipation/straining (important because straining worsens pain) 2) For inflammation support -Kaishor guggulu= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =support inflammatory balance, support tissue healing External supportive care 1) Warm sitz bath very important -sit in comfortably warm water 10-15 minutes, 3-4 times daily -especially after bowel movement can help -ease pain -relax spasm -improve comfort -support cleanliness 4) Local wound hygiene -wash gently with lukewarm water -pat dry, do not rub -avoid harsh antiseptics Because you have severe pain + swelling + redness, be cautious about -applying random oils/pastes directly over a possibly infected area -strong laxatives causing diarrhea (can irritate the area) -self starting an medication -delaying evaluation if ppain is worsening Diet very important focus on soft, easy stools -warm water -cooked vegetables -moong dal -rice gruel -papaya -pomegranate -soaked black raisins -fiber from food Reduce or avoid -very spicy food -deep fried foods -alcohol -heavy red meat -very dry foods -constipating foods -excess chilli (may worsen burning) Lifestyle -gentle walking only if comfortable -rest -hydration Avoid -straining during stool -long sitting -heavy lifting -cycling -prolonged walking if it worsens pain Yoga/pranayam during acute pain -avoid strong yoga postures -avoid pressure on pelvic floor -do anulom vilom= gentle breathing for relaxation -diaphragmatic breathing= can reduce guarding/spasm Avoid currently -strong core work -deep squats -aggressive stretches -forceful pranayam like kapalbhati during acute pain 3 days of severe pain + swelling/redness can be an abscess emergency. Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you


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Dr. Fabin John Maliyeakkal
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
129 days ago
5

Avoid: Spicy, oily, junk foods Red meat, alcohol, fast foods. Excess tea/coffee 🌱 High fiber foods ,vegetables Light food like kanji Plenty of water 🌱Sitz bath with Triphala decoction (15 min, 1–2 times daily) 🌸Medicine 1. Chiruvilwadi kwath tab - 15ml + 60ml lukewarm water morning and Evening before food 2. Kankayanam tab 1-0-1 with kashayam 3. Pilogest cap - 1-0-1 a/f


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Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
129 days ago
5

✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Millet roti Buttermilk (daily include in your meal) Moong dal (green and yellow both are ok) All fruit vegetables Leafy vegetables (except methi and dil) ❌ Donot’s: ❌ Tea and coffee Addictions Dals (except moong) Sour Packed food Processed food Achar (pickles) Papad Fried food Avoid dairy completely Non veg products 💊 Medication: 💊 Cap. Sunarin 2 caps twice a day before food. Tab. Gandhak Rasayan 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Triphala guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food. Syp. Abhayarishta 2 tsp twice a day before food. Castor oil 3 tsp at night with one glass hot water. Go for ksharsutra at an ayurvedic hospital near you from trained MS. ayurveda doctor.


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Dr. Ayush Bansal
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
129 days ago
5

Eat: fiber-rich (vegetables, fruits) Avoid: spicy, oily, junk food Drink plenty of water


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Dr. Suchin M
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
129 days ago
5

Hi Fistula is actually a surgical condition so it may need surgery if medicine r not supporting so for now start with these medicines which will help to heal the condition of no relief please start with Abhayarishtam 5ml with 10 ml of water after food twice a day Avipattikara churna half teaspoon with warm water twice a day before food Kaishora Guggulu Tab 2 bd after food Kankayana vataka tab 1-0-1 after food In diet take more of fibre rich food Maintain hygeine of ur anal region and make ur bowel movement clear and so that the condition will not worsen Thank you


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Dr. Shashank Aggarwal
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
129 days ago
4.99

Sitz bath (Avagaha Sweda): Sit in warm water + a pinch of Triphala powder for 10–15 min, 2–3 times daily. Local application: Apply Jatyadi Taila gently on the area after cleaning. Internal medicine Triphala Guggulu – 2 tab twice a day after meal Gandhak Rasayan – 1 tab twice a day after meal Saptvinshti guggulu - 2 tab twice a day after meal Pain relief: Warm compress locally Diet & Lifestyle Soft, fiber-rich diet (avoid constipation) Warm water, light food (khichdi, soups) Avoid spicy, fried, non-veg for now Do not strain during stool


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Dr. Narendrakumar V Mishra
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
129 days ago
5

Avoid oily spicy and processed foods. Drink sufficient quantity of water. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Take steam and apply Pilex oint thereafter. Tab.Pilex fort 2-0-2 Tab.Sallaki 600mg 2-0-2 Erandbhrushta haritaki 0-0-1 With lukewarm water at bedtime. Follow up after 1 week.


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Dr. Jatin Kumar Sharma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
129 days ago
5

Hi Well …I am Kshara sutra specialist and want to tell you that ayurveda has para surgerical procedure called kshara sutra for fistula This has high success rate with minimum invasion procedure As oral medicines can’t cure fistula So please visit a near by ayurvedic ano rectal surgeon for this


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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
129 days ago
5

Start with Kanchnar guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Pilogest capsules 2-0-2 after food with water Chiruvilvadi kwath tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Gandharvahastadi castor oil 10ml at bedtime Jatyadi grith externally application on affected areas 3-4 times,/ day. . avoid spicy, food, nonveg food if non-vegetarian. Do sitz bath with warm water twice daily with few drops of betadine.


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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
129 days ago
5

Go for vidh and kshar sutra


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Dr. Haresh Patel
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
128 days ago
5

1. ​Guggulutikhthaka Gritham ​Dose: 10–15 ml mixed with a half glass of warm milk or water. ​Twice daily on an empty stomach. 2. ​Triphala Guggulu ​Dose: 2 tablets (must be crushed/swallowed, standard dose). ​Twice daily after food. 3. ​Varanadi Kashayam ​Dose: 15 ml diluted with 45 ml of lukewarm water. ​Twice daily, 30 minutes before food. 4. ​Jatyadi Tailam (External) ​Apply locally to the area or soak a small sterile gauze piece and place it at the opening. This aids in soothing pain and healing the tract. ​Immediate Pain Management ​ Sitz bath is non-negotiable. Sit in a tub of warm water with a pinch of salt or Triphala Churna for 15 minutes, 3 times a day. It relaxes the sphincter and cleanses the area. ​Avoid spicy food, caffeine, and alcohol immediately. Constipation will make the pain unbearable; ensure soft stools. if not relif 15 days than folowp


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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
128 days ago
5

Go for ksharasutra terapy it’s a minimal invasive method no recurrence and no complications Consulting the ayuevedic surgeon for better examination and treatment


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