- male
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
My dad has been dealing with a fistula for the past 10 years. Should he consider surgery or are there other treatment options we should look into? It's been really tough for him and I'm not sure what the best course of action is.
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View allI had fissure surgery last month but now I'm dealing with anal fistula pus discharge and an abscess. It's been going on for almost 9 months. Is there any homeopathy or ayurvedic medicine that can fully treat this? I'm based in Mumbai and looking for options.
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