Various treatments for Fistula / Bhagandhara

Ayurveda offers several treatments for fistula, also known as Bhagandhara. Fistula is an abnormal tunnel-like passage that develops between the skin and the anus or rectum. Ayurvedic treatment aims to heal the fistula, prevent its recurrence, and promote overall well-being. Here are some common Ayurvedic approaches for treating fistula

What Causes Fistula?

Commonest Non-Specific Fistula caused by Infection of Anal Crypts and Anal glands due to

a) Anal fissure

b) Driving for longer duration

c) Undue straining during defecation

d) Rough under clothing causing friction on peri anal skin

e) Trauma to anal canal

f) Injury to anal canal and rectum following ingestion of fish bone, chicken bone etc.,

Specific Fistula is the one caused by some other illness like

a) Tuberculosis

b) Inflammatory Bowel Disease

c) Crohn’s disease

d) Malignancy (rectal cancer)

e) Lymphogranuloma venereum

How to Identify Fistula?

Recurrent rupture of boil and pus discharge from peri anal region

Swelling around the anal region

Discharge of pus or blood

Pain

Fever

Backache

Discharge of faeces or flatus

Why KSHARASUTRA is best Treatment Option

• Ksharasutra is made up of natural ingredients

• Ksharasutra helps in draining out the infection

• Ksharasutra by mechanical friction is useful in destruction of the infected anal crypt which is the main reason of the fistula

• Kshara sutra helps in chemical fistulotomy and gives reactive fibrosis

• This is the only method which is having more than 98 % success even in complex fistula

Benefits of KSHARASUTRA?

• No hospitalization

• No bedrest

• No antibiotics

• No damage to sphincters and no incontinence

• No recurrence