A “Fistula-in-Ano” is a tract lined by granulation tissue which connects the Anal Canal mucosa with the skin around the anus. The fistula continues to discharge and the constant reinfection from the anal canal prevents healing of the fistula.
The incidence of Ano Rectal diseases is increasing day by day due to fast food culture, Low fibre diet, sedentary life style etc. Past Medical history may suggest a complex fistula include the following: Inflammatory bowel disease; Diverticulitis; Previous radiation therapy for prostate or rectal cancer; Tuberculosis; Steroid therapy; HIV infection
The Symptoms of patients with Anal Fistula are:
- Swelling;
- Pain;
- Perianal Discharge;
- Bleeding;
- Diarrhea;
- Skin Excoriation;
- External Opening etc.
Identification of Fistulous Tract is by:
Physical examination; Digital Rectal Examination; Proctoscopy; Probe test; Injection technique; Fistulography; Colonoscopy; Sigmoidoscopy; Barium enema; Anorectal manometry etc.
In Allopathy, Surgical Treatment alone offers Cure. Ayurveda offers Permanent & Effective Cure without Surgery.
In Ayurveda, Anal Fistula is compared to Bhagandharam. It offers conservative & Preventive cure for Bhagandhara. Classical texts of Ayurveda like Sushrutha & Charaka etc advocated many herbal preparations to cure anal fissures. Susrutha gave a detailed explanation of the causes, symptoms, types and developed a special Procedure called KSHARA SUTRA TECHNIQUE which till to date is the ultimate procedure for treating the Ano rectal cases without recurrence and with perfection.
