Perianal Abscess & Fistula!

Perianal Abscess develops near the anus or back passage. Typically it tends to develop quite quickly and people suffer from pain in the rectum or on the anus. The pain can get accompanied by fever, chills and a feeling as if they are not well at all. There can well be an obvious painful swelling alongside the anus or back passage.

A Fistula is always a follow of a previous abscess. A fistula connects a previously infected anal gland to the skin on the buttocks outside the anus. People can come across a discharge in a persistent manner from an opening or sinus close to the anus. It may well arise at the site of the discharge of a perianal abscess. The natural methods of treatment through Ayurveda can be extremely effective in getting rid of the problems of Perianal Abscess as well as Fistula.

Symptoms of a Perianal Abscess and Fistula

An abscess is normally associated with symptoms of pain and swelling around the anus. Individuals also tend to experience fatigue, fever, chills.

Symptoms related to the fistula include:

• Pus discharge from an opening close to the anus.
• Feeling of pain and discomfort in the anal region.
• Irritation of skin around the anus.
• Passing off some blood with the discharge.

Causes behind Perianal Abscess

There are small glands located inside the anus. When the glands get clogged, they can become infected and that can lead to the development of an Abscess. An abscess usually results out of an acute infection in the anal glands, when bacteria or any foreign substance enters the tissue through the gland. There are certain conditions, like colitis or other inflammation of the intestine can lead to the occurrence of these infections.

Causes Leading to Fistula

The causes which lead to Fistula are:

Conditions that affect the intestines, like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Almost 50% of people suffering from Crohn’s disease get an anal fistula.
People who are HIV positive, up to 30% off them go on to develop an anal fistula.

Tips to Follow

People can get themselves treated from Perianal Abscess and Fistula through Ayurveda. Ayurveda ensures to treat problems in a natural manner. The following tips need to be followed:

• One who suffers from Fistula or Perianal Abscess can make use of ayurvedic herbs like ginger, elephant yam, turmeric, guggul, hirataki and Indian gooseberry.
• People must ensure that they drink a lot of water on a regular basis.
• Patients should eat a balanced diet, which is rich in dietary fibres.
• They must avoid spicy and junk foods.
• Sitting in warm water can be very useful for cleaning and getting relief from pain
• Diet should contain lots of green vegetables, fruits and salads.
• Cereals and barley can help people to have form and thus avoid the occurrence of these problems