What Are The Chances Of Fistula Development Inspite Of Having Piles?

Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2014

Question: I have a problem of piles and there is a risk of fastula developing as well. What steps should I take to affect a cure. Kindly advise medicines, ointments and other actions to be taken. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXX,
Thank you for the query.
There is no risk of development of fistula in those who have piles. So need not worry on that part.
Piles is a fairly common problem and most people may my have piles even though they may not develop any symptoms through out the life time.
If you have bleeding in stools or severe perianal pain then only it needs treatment. Treatment is usually avoiding constipation, avoiding straining for stools.
Can continue applying that cream before passing stools for few days.
Seitz bath is an good treatment too so can continue on that.
Stool softners like isapgula husk can help soften stools.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.

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