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Is fistula common in India?
Background: India lacks prevalence and incidence data on obstetric fistula, a near miss maternal mortality.
Can you feel fistula?
The abscess that causes the fistula is quite painful. It can cause intense pain and swelling around the anus. This pain gets worse with bowel movements. Sometimes there’s discharge from the opening around the anus.
Can I go to work with fistula?
You can put a gauze pad over the opening of the fistula to absorb the drainage, if needed. Most people can go back to work and their normal routine 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. It will probably take several weeks to several months for your fistula to completely heal.
Can a doctor feel a fistula?
Your doctor can usually diagnose an anal fistula by examining the area around the anus. He or she will look for an opening (the fistula tract) on the skin.
Can you live with fistula?
Some find it manageable to live with their fistula long term, and it’s possible to keep a seton for many years. There are also lots of different surgical options if a fistulotomy isn’t successful on the first try. Talk with your doctor about your options.
Will fistula heal itself?
Fistula tracts must be treated because they will not heal on their own. There is a risk of developing cancer in the fistula tract if left untreated for a long period of time. Most fistulas are simple to treat. Either the tract or fistula can be opened or the tract and the pocket inside are completely removed.
Can fistula be cured by ayurvedic medicine?
Kshara Sutra therapy is a minimal invasive Ayurvedic Parasurgical procedure and time-tested Ayurvedic technique in the management of Anorectal disorders. It is a safe, sure and cost effective method of treatment for fistula-in-ano, haemorrhoids and other sinus diseases.
Can we cure fistula without surgery?
Treatment with fibrin glue is currently the only non-surgical option for anal fistulas. It involves the surgeon injecting a glue into the fistula while you’re under a general anaesthetic. The glue helps seal the fistula and encourages it to heal.