I'm really worried about the side effects of surgery for an anal fissure. Homeopathy says it can be cured with just medicines, but I still have this thick skin layer outside my anus from a chronic fissure that's causing trouble. They strongly advise against surgery, but I'm not sure what to do. Is surgery really risky? What are the possible side effects? I'm scared to go through with it but the discomfort is getting hard to handle.

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i've had a fistula for about 2 months now and i'm really confused between ayurveda or surgery for treatment. which one would be better for my condition? i'm worried about the recovery and long-term results

Fistulectomy is advised.

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Can homeopathy completely cure fistula without needing surgery I'm really struggling with this recurring condition and feeling very low about it Surgery isn't an option I want to consider right now but living like this is so hard Is there any hope with homeopathic treatment

fistulectomy is the procedure,surgery opinion is advised.

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I've heard fistulas can be treated without surgery what exactly does that involve? Is it something I can do from the UK, or would I need to travel? Also, does the treatment work the same for every type of fistula or does it depend on the case?

Treatment with fibrin glue is currently the only non-surgical option for anal fistulas. It involves the surgeon injecting glue into the fistula while you're under a general anaesthetic. The glue helps seal the fistula and encourages it to heal.

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