Ayurveda Treatment in Fistula-in-Ano
Ayurveda explains Fistula-in-ano are due to the intake of unwholesome food, obesity and sedentary lifestyle. According to Ayurveda this is called Bhagandara. According to doshic vitiation along with the above mentioned symptoms the nature of tract, colour of discharge intensity of pain and the number of tracts vary.
Main treatment for fistula is ksharasutra. It is a minimal invasive ayurvedic parasurgical procedure and tested ayurvedic technique for the management of anorectal disorders including anal fistula and other sinus diseases. Kshara Sutra is a special medicated thread processed in different types of alkali and herbal powders and is having the power to cut through the tract and heal the tract. The wonderful property of cutting and healing is the main advantage of this procedure. This will remove the unhealthy granulation while healing and does not harm to the sphincters.
What are the symptoms of Fistula-in-Ano?
What are the Causes of Fistula-in-Ano?
What are the Types of Fistula-in-Ano?
The Kshara Sutra is inserted in the fistula tract and both ends of the Kshara Sutra are tied together. The Kshara Sutra is replaced by a new one after an interval of one week. The Kshara Sutra gradually cuts and heals the tract. Finally the whole fistulous tract heals after cutting.
Fistula-in-ano being a localised lesion and systemic derangement of dosha, both local and systemic treatment are to be adopted. Enhancing digestive power, Hot sits bath, kshara Sutra, internal medications, Advice of food and lifestyle changes are the usual procedures to cure Fistula-in-ano with successes. With Kshara sutra treatments, the recovery is faster and reoccurrence rate is very low.
What are home remedies for Fistula-in-Ano?
During the treatment of Fistula-in-ano and even after the Fistula-in-ano is operated following advices are recommended.
- High fibre diet
- Plenty of Liquids – cow milk, butter, buttermilk
- Plenty of leafy vegetables – wheat, ghee, rice, green vegetables
- Regular diet.
- Sitz baths (sitting bath with medicated warm water)
- Avoid chilies, fried foods and constipating foods
- Avoiding non vegetarian food
- Avoiding long periods of standing or sitting
- Avoiding Strain during defecation
Written by:
Prof. Dr. R N Tripathy
(Ayurveda Surgeon)
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