AyurVAID Hospitals provides Fistula Treatment through Ayurveda. The Ksharasutra treatment – is the treatment of choice for Fistula-in-Ano
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Anal Fistula is an abnormal tube like passage (communication) between the interior of the anal canal (or rectum) and the outer skin surface around the anus. One opening of the fistula (Internal opening) is inside the anus (or rectum) and another opening ( External opening) is on skin surface around the anus. A tube like structure (Fistula track) connect them.
AyurVAID Hospitals provides Fistula Treatment through Ayurveda. Ancient Ayurveda surgeon, Susruta has described five types of Bhagandara(Sataponak, Ustragriwa, Parisrabi, Sambukawarta, Unmargi). They have been classified according to the vitiation of the three doshas and the shape & site of the fistula tract.
At AyurVAID Hospitals, we are proud to say that we have successfully treated those patients who did not get relief even after repeated surgeries. Any drug of any stream of medicine can control the fistula infection but cannot treat fistula completely. So do not waste your time & money in the hope of some miracle. Today, the well accepted Ayurvedic technique – the Ksharasutra treatment – is the treatment of choice for Fistula-in-Ano, After treatment at AyurVAID Hospitals, there is minimal to no chance of haemorrhoids or abscess recurring. We treat with ksharasutra (also described as Ayurveda Piles Operation), a seton thread medicated with organic alkalis, or Kshara Karma (application of special alkaline medical paste) intervention, supplemented by Panchakarma procedures.
AyurVAID is India’s 1st Ayurveda hospital to be accredited by NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers), Quality Council of India.
Kshara Sutra is a seton thread medicated with organic alkalis,such as Apamargakshara(Achyranthesaspera), Arkakshara(Caltropisgigantea) or Snuhikshara (Euphorbia lingularia). The alkali is repeatedly coated on the seton thread 15 – 21 times. Apart from this, natural antibiotic like haridra powder, guggulu, etc are also used to make Ksharasutra. The mechanical action of the threads and the chemical action of the drugs coated , collectively do the work of cutting, curetting, draining, and cleaning the fistulous track, thus promoting healing of the track/ wound. This also acts both as the antiseptic and fibrotic agent to induce healing. The process of healing starts from deeper tissues and moves towards the periphery. This can be applied and changed periodically till the thread cuts the fistulous tract. Since the sphincter heals by fibrosis, there is no incontinence.
Under local anaesthesia, the kshara sutra is inserted into the tract and the two ends of the thread are tied forming a loop. The alkalis coated on the thread are continuously released throughout the length of the track there by cutting, curetting, draining cleansing and healing the track. This therapeutic action of the thread lasts for seven days. The old thread is then replaced with a new thread following the same procedure. Depending on the length of the tract and the extent of damage, the kshara sutra may be changed up to 5 times. The changing of the thread is a simple procedure taking about 1 to 2 minutes and requires no anaesthesia.
The procedure does not require hospitalization for more than 4 to 5 hours
The patient requires minimal bed rest and can resume daily activities within 12 – 24 hours
No painful dressings required
The drugs coated on the Kshar-Sutra are slowly and gradually released into the track and the wound, leaving no abscess overseen. These abscess are drained out by the action of the drugs.
The sphincteric muscles are not dissected and hence the possibility of incontinence is ruled out.
Anal fistulas commonly occur due to an anal abscess.
An abscess is a collection of pus and infected fluid. An anal abscess usually develops after a small gland, just inside the anus, becomes infected with bacteria.
A fistula may occur if an abscess has not completely healed, or if the infected fluid has not been entirely drained away.
An anal fistula may also develop as a result of:
Anal fistulae are also a common complication of conditions that result in inflammation of the intestines. Some of these conditions include:
Diagnosis is by examination, either in an outpatient setting or under anaesthesia. The examination can be an Anoscopy.
Possible findings:
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