I'm 17 and have an anal fistula diagnosed by a surgeon. My mom prefers homeopathic treatment, but I'm not sure it's working. She's against surgery what are my other options or signs I should look for to know if it's improving?

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I noticed a small bump near my rectum but it's not painful or causing any issues. I had a piles surgery before with Dr Srushti at Navjeevan hospital. What could this be and how can I treat it?

fistulectomy is advised,sx opinion.

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my doctor said i need surgery for an anal fistula but i was wondering if homeopathy can help heal it without surgery

Small fistulas without an infection will often close on their own and may take 30‚Äì50 days. However, more severe fistulas that drain may cause infection in the surrounding skin and organs. If the drainage leads to sepsis, a doctor will usually recommend surgery to repair the areas of drainage.

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I've seen studies saying traditional piles surgery has better long-term results and fewer recurrences compared to stapling surgery. If that's the case, why do doctors still recommend stapling surgery when traditional surgery is considered the gold standard?

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