Is Surgery The Only Solution To Completely Treat An Anal Fistula?

Posted on Wed, 9 Feb 2022

Question: Hi,

I am suffering from Anal Fistula and consulted with 2 different Surgeons. Both are suggesting me for a surgery. Please suggest if this can be cured without surgery or not.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Surgery is the treatment of choice for Anal fistula.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Anal Fistula is communication from the skin outside to anal canal / Rectum inside. It is a tract communicating two structures. The tract cannot be closed by medicines.
Surgery is the only option.
You can consult a senior Surgical Gastroenterologist of your area and get it operated.
Nothing to worry.
It will be cured.

Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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