Fistula is one of the most painful and persistent anorectal disorders. It can be recurring pain with pus discharging, which can impact one’s quality of life and emotional wellbeing. Luckily, people in Manikonda have access to a powerful and holistic approach to fistula that combines the best of ancient wisdom with modern accuracy, with holistic holistic care for fistula at Dr.Saraja’s Ayurvedic Anorectal Centre.
This blog will help inform you about what a fistula is, why a combined approach is most effective, and how to access effective, personalized treatment, at one of Manikonda’s trusted Ayurvedic centres.
What is a Fistula?
A fistula (specifically, anal fistula or fistula-in-ano) is and abnormal tunnel that forms between the anal canal and the skin around the anal area. A fistula will typically form after an anal abscess or infection is not treated, and as a result forms a tunnel that repetitively fills with pus or blood and egresses irregularly.
Some symptoms may be:
- Pain and swelling around the anus
- Recurrent abscesses
- Foul smelling discharge
- Fever or fatigue in extreme cases
Without treatment in a timely manner, a fistula can become chronic which might result in complications like incontinence or systemic infection.
The Need for Holistic Care :
Modern medicine generally treats fistula with surgical methods that typically require multiple sittings and long healing times. Surgery is effective in some cases, however it is sometimes invasive, and may be associated with recurrence.
At Dr.Saraja’s Ayurvedic Anorectal Centre in Manikonda, holistic care is the focus and includes a combination of Ayurvedic treatment methods and modern diagnostics. Thus patients get treatment for not just the symptoms, but also for entertaining the cause, lifestyle correction, and more efficient healing with few complications.
Ayurvedic Perspective on Fistula :
In Ayurvedic philosophy, fistula is known as “Bhagandara”. It is a chronic condition caused by an imbalance of the dosha, most particularly Pitta and Vata. The doshas can be aggravated by circumstances, conditions and lifestyle, for example poor digestion, constipation and sedentary lifestyle. The aggravated dosha lead to inflammation and degeneration of the tissues.
Ayurvedic treatment targets healing on three levels –
- Cleansing – eradicating infection and pus
- Healing – regeneration of tissue
- Balancing – your dosha to prevent recurrence.
Ksharasutra Therapy: An Ayurvedic Treatment Developed Over Centuries
At Dr.Saraja’s Ayurvedic Anorectal Centre, fistula is primarily treated with Ksharasutra therapy, which is a parasurgical or growth reduction approach to fistula. Ksharasutra therapy is a minimally invasive, parasurgical approach utilizing a medicated thread that is covered in herbal alkaline material.
Here is how Ksharasutra therapy works:
- A medicated thread is inserted in the fistulous tract.
- The thread marks, drains, and heals the tract.
- The thread is changed at a weekly interval in a sterile environment.
- Healing occurs from the inside out – less scarring and minimization of recurrence of disease.
The benefits of Ksharasutra therapy are:
- Outpatient based treatment
- Very partial recurrence rates
- Less bleeding and discomfort
- No requirement for general anesthesia
- Promote healing of tissues completely
Modern Tools Meet Ancient Wisdom