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Painless Fistula Surgery With Minimum Stitches

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16-07-2024 Team Medicover Gastroenterology

Understanding Painless Fistula Surgery

An abnormal connection between organs is known as a Fistula. It is developed between the intestine and the skin or vagina and rectum. Fistulas are most commonly found near the anus.

Also, it can develop due to:

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis
Tuberculosis
Irritable bowel syndrome

A fistulotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat a fistula. The main purpose of this treatment is to get the pus out of small openings that have grown between the anal skin and at the end of the anus. The surgical technique will assist the patient in quickly closing and healing sores caused by previous damage, infection, or inflammation in the anus.

Symptoms of Fistula

Swelling
Skin irritation, redness and tenderness
Itching and discomfort
Discharge of pus or blood from the area
Fever due to infection and pus
Constipation and painful bowel movements

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Fistula Painless Surgery

For fistula painless treatment, patients seek the expert advice of gynaecologists, urogynecologists, or colorectal surgeons. After a fistula diagnosis, a medical specialist will determine the appropriate treatment approach based on the location, size, and condition of the fistula. Controlling symptoms with a catheter could be one therapy option.

Surgery may be required for more serious fistula healing. There is a saying that 'No Pain, No Gain,' but with advanced medical technology, this has been replaced by 'Less Pain, More Gain.' Painless treatment for fistula without surgery is possible and can be done with little to no pain.

Doctors mainly use Laser Treatment for Fistula, a high-powered laser beam used to dissolve and eliminate the fistula.

Follicular cyst:

No Cuts & No Stitches
30 Min Procedure
Outpatient Procedure
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Don't delay laser treatment if you are suffering from:

Extreme Pain while sitting
Excessive Bleeding in stool
Rectum Prolapse
Anal Cancer
Discharge of blood or pus from the anus

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Why should you get treated for Fistula early?

To avoid bacterial infection
To prevent abscess formation
To decrease the risk of sepsis

When to visit a Doctor?

Talk to your doctor if you experience persistent symptoms of a fistula. They'll ask about the symptoms as well as any digestive issues you may have. If your doctor suspects you have a fistula, they can refer you to a colorectal surgeon for additional testing to confirm the diagnosis and establish the best treatment option.

It may include:

Further physical & rectal examinations
Proctoscopy
Ultrasound scan

If the anus or rectum is involved, the fistula may recur after the treatment, and you may experience incontinence as a consequence. This technique may or may not be the best treatment for you, depending on the cause of the fistula. To assist the doctor in making an informed diagnosis and treatment plan, share all the symptoms and medical history with them.

Nowadays, hospitals are more prominent in the treatment of diseases. They understand the troubles a patient has to go through and make sure they provide them with the best laser treatment.