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  • male
  • 35 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I've had an anal fistula for 13 years and tried both allopathy and homeopathy treatments. It gets better sometimes but keeps coming back. Should I consider surgery or is there any other medicine that might work better for this?

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I've been dealing with piles for a year now and tried allopathic treatment but it didn't help. The itching, burning, and pain are worse at night. Is surgery a good option for this condition?

In recent years, Infrared Coagulation has emerged as a revolutionary treatment for hemorrhoids. IRC is a minimally invasive procedure that uses infrared light to effectively eliminate hemorrhoids at the source. The technique is relatively simple yet highly effective.

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I'm a bit worried about these extra tissues I've noticed around the anal area, kind of like external piles or warts. Is there any chance they could turn into cancer down the line? And if needed, is it possible to get them surgically removed?

That could be hemarrhoids,Consume plenty of water and fibre rich food to avoid constipation and plan for surgery as that is the treatment of choice

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My husband has been dealing with a high anal fistula for two years and we just got an MRI fistulogram done. The report suggests seton treatment but I've heard it can take around 8 months and might be painful. Another doctor mentioned surgery could lead to motion incontinence. Is seton the only option or are there other treatments we can explore for his condition? I'm really worried about the long recovery time.

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