Fistula

Sometimes in the area between the end of the bowel and the skin near the anus a small, infected channel develops, usually as a result of an infection in the anal gland. This is called anal fistula.

As per a recent study, anal fistula is seen as a common condition with an annual incidence of around 2 per 10,000 people, with a peak incidence between the ages of 30 and 50. 

Causes of Fistula

Usually, anal fistulas are caused due to ‘abscess’. An abscess forms when the glands inside your anus that make fluids get clogged up and a bacterial build-up creates a swollen pocket of infected tissue in the anal area. 

Apart from having a long-standing abscess, the following can also lead to the formation of an anal fistula:

  • Tuberculosis
  • STDs
  • Underlying Medical Conditions (Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Trauma 

Symptoms of Fistula

If you suspect of having anal fistula, cross-refer with these symptoms to proceed with the right treatment at the earliest:

  • Pain in Abdomen
  • Pus or Bloody Discharge
  • Swelling around the Anal Area
  • Skin Maceration or Pruning
  • Redness around the Anal Area

You may also experience:

  • Fever
  • Pain while Urinating/ Bowel Movements

Treatment for Fistula

Because there is no medication to treat the condition, surgery is used to treat the fistula.

Anal fistulas are typically treated using a variety of fistula surgical techniques or options.

Maa Ayurved in Odisha ensures that the patient’s experience is seamless from the start. From scheduling an appointment at the clinic to receiving a detailed diagnosis, scheduling tests at a diagnostic centre, completing insurance paperwork, commuting from home to the clinic and back on the day of surgery, admission-discharge processes at the clinic, and follow-up consultation after the surgery – everything is simple and caring. We are committed to being there for you at every stage of your recovery.

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