Are you experiencing discomfort around your anus which appears to worsen while sitting or using the bathroom? This might suggest an anal fistula, a common but misunderstood health condition. In simple words, an anal fistula is a narrow tunnel created between the end of the bowel & the skin near the anus. It might cause pain, swelling and infection and can make your daily tasks uncomfortable. Such symptoms are not seen as isolated problems in Ayurveda but rather as hints of deeper imbalances in your body. Addressing these symptoms holistically helps in addressing the underlying cause.
Any unusual discomfort or symptoms around your anus might suggest that your body is sending signals. These are early symptoms of an anal fistula:
Throbbing Pain: You may experience sharp pain in the anal region consistently. This particular discomfort often gets worse if you sit, move, and have a bowel movement and is unusually uncomfortable during your everyday activities.
Swelling & Redness: Initial signs could include pronounced swelling or redness near the anus. These symptoms might be due to inflammation and might be tender to the touch.
Drainage of Fluids: If you see any unusual discharge around the anus, it can be an early sign of fistula. This could be pus with a pronounced smell or bleeding. It's not only unpleasant but indicates there's an infection which you should get treated.
Sensitivity to Activities: Coughing, laughing or other activities which put pressure on the pelvic region could cause you extra discomfort.
These symptoms might become persistent and worse as the condition progresses. The pain might be intermittent earlier, but as the fistula expands, you might feel chronic pain. You may notice increased swelling and more frequent discharge. If you are aware of these early signs, it can help you seek timely advice to avoid complications and manage the condition better.
The symptoms worsen with time, and they can disrupt your everyday life as an anal fistula advances. Here is what you could experience when the condition worsens:
Persistent Pain: The intermittent pain you were experiencing might now become constant. It can intensify to the point where sitting or moving becomes nearly unbearable.
Increased Discharge: If you noticed drainage from the fistula earlier, it might now become more frequent and more plentiful. It can be in the form of pus and blood with a much stronger, more unpleasant smell.
Fever/Fatigue: When the infection gets severe, it could cause fever. You may feel uncommonly tired or weak - signs the infection could be impacting your overall health.
Difficulty with Bowel Movements: As the fistula grows, it might hinder your command on bowel movements causing you great embarrassment and discomfort.
Complications: Untreated fistulas could cause severe problems like recurring abscesses and increased susceptibility to serious diseases in the body. The surrounding tissue could also be impacted by chronic fistulas, resulting in more invasive surgical needs.
If you are able to recognise and address these symptoms early, it could prevent the fistula from advancing and causing further complications. Remember to ask for timely Ayurvedic medical advice for prompt treatment.
If you notice any of these signs, continuous pain around the anus, unusual discharge (blood or pus) and recurring swelling or redness, you must consult an Ayurvedic expert. Ayurveda helps to treat the root cause behind these symptoms to prevent the risk of recurrence.
So, if you experience any of these symptoms, visit an Ayurvedic expert for customised advice and treatment. Getting the right advice early can help with your treatment and quick recovery.
