An anal fistula is a small tunnel that develops between the end of the bowel and the skin near the opening of the bottom (anus). It’s usually caused by an infection near the anus, which results in a collection of pus (abscess) in the nearby tissue. When the pus drains away, it can leave a small channel behind
Having an anal abscess raises your risk of having an anal fistula. Certain conditions of the lower digestive tract or anal area may also raise your risk. These include: Colitis Crohn’s disease Chronic diarrhea Radiation treatment for rectal cancer
SYMPTOMS
- Skin irritation around the anus.
- Constant, throbbing pain.
- The pain may be worse when you sit down, move around, when youpoo or when you cough.
- Smelly discharge from near your anus.
- Passing pus or blood when you poo (rectal bleeding).
- Difficulty controlling bowel movements (bowel incontinence); this is uncommon.
- An abscess may form and this causes swelling and redness around your anus, and a hightemperature (fever).
HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT -
Silica Terra– Silica Terra is one of the effective homeopathic medicines to treat fistula, especially with discharge of pus. At times, there may also be present some blood in the stool with the discharge. Silica terra helps to treat the hard and irritated skin around the anus.
Hepar Sulph– This medicine is to get relief from the immense pain caused due to fistula. Hepar Sulph helps to heal the highly inflamed skin around the anal area. The medicine alsoeffectively gives relief from the swollen and inflamed
Myristica Sebifera– This is a natural homeopathy medicine to treat anal fistula. This remedyeffectively helps reduce pus discharge and heal the fistula. In some cases, the medicine hashelped to completely cure the fistula.
Other than above medicines, Calcarea Sulph is another best Homeopathic medicine for fistulawhen there is thick yellow pus discharge from the fistula. Along with yellow pus discharge, itching and smarting pains in the anus may also be experienced.