FISTULA SPECIALIST IN CHENNAI: DR.
PINAK DASGUPTA
Dr. Pinak Dasgupta is a highly skilled physician who handles several profiles includingColorectal Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Robotic Surgeon in Chennai, HerniaandAWRSpecialist,and Proctologist.Heholdsaclinicalandsurgical experienceofmorethan15yearsinhisfield of specialization. At Present he is giving his excellent Service at the world famousGEM Hospital and Research Centreas a Senior Consultant and Lead Surgeon in the DepartmentofRobotic,ColorectalSurgery,Hernia&AbdominalWallReconstruction. He is one of the most meticulous Surgeons in the field of Gastrointestinal, Robotic, Hernia&Colo-RectalSurgeries.
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Fistula Treatment in Chennai
WHAT IS ANAL FISTULA?
An anal fistula is an underpass that runs from the anal opening and connects the skin around it. An anal fistula mostly forms after an infection that did not heal properly. In human anatomy, the external opening through which feces are removed is known as the anus. Multiple small glands that make mucus are located inside the anus. When these glands get blocked and infected due to dirt and debris, it can lead to the formation of an abscess. Most of these abscesses turn into an anal fistula.
HOW DOES THE ANAL FISTULA FORM?
When the pustules that form near and around the anal mucosal tissues are not treated, it tends to keep growing and exacerbating over time. Eventually, the abscess punches out like a hole making its way outside the skin
CAUSES:
Trauma to the anal tissues
Infection in the anal glan
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SYMPTOMS:
• Pain and swelling around the anus
• Frequent anal abscesses
Foul smelling bloody drainage from the anal opening
Bleeding along with stool
Pain during bowel movements
Fever, chills, and fatigue
Risks and Complications:
If you are diagnosed with any anorectal disease including anal fistula, it is always more suitable to undergo treatment without delay. “Home remedies should not be relied on for a long duration if you have been diagnosed with anal fistula or any other anorectal disease. Home remedies can only help lessen the severity of symptoms such as pain, swelling, soreness, redness, and inflammation in the anal region. For an endless cure, undergoing surgery is the only safest and best method.”
If left untreated, an anal fistula can lead to the following complications:
• Radiation
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Unbearable pain
Untreated fistula-in-anal can cause severe and unbearable pain in the anal area. The pain can get worse with time and even the condition might be complex to treat. An untreated anal fistula is likely to cause foul smelling anal discharge that can hamper your lifestyle and make you feel embarrassed.
Unable to sit or walk Diseases like anal fistulas can make you feel uneasy while sitting and walking. So, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as you are diagnosed with any of them.
• Extension of anal fistulas – An untreated anal fissure can extend into the internal
anal sphincter muscle that holds your anus closed. In such cases, it is hard to heal
the fissure and can induce severe pain and discomfort that would require
medication therapy along with surgical intervention.
Complications that can be caused as a result of delayed treatment for anal fistulas may also include:
Sharp pain during bowel movements
Burning and itching sensation in and around the anus
Leakage of pus from the anus
Formation of skin tags or lumps at the anal area
• Development of anal ulcers.
DIAGNOSIS:
In most cases of anal fistula, the anorectal specialist can analyze it just through a physical
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examination. In case the condition of the anal fistula is severe, the medical expert might need to examine your rectum and anal canal. The commonly performed tests to diagnose anal fistula are:
• Digital examination – In this test, the fistula expert inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to check if there are any kind of abnormal growths.
• Visual inspection The proctologist or the anorectal surgeon might analyze the lower rectum using a proctoscope, an anoscope, or a sigmoidoscope. Using any of these devices, the doctor will carefully examine the lining of your anal tissues to check the severity and depth of your anal fistula.
• Anoscopy Anoscopy allows the anorectal doctor to examine the inner lining of your anus and rectum. The test checks for abnormal growths, bleeding, inflammation, and conditions such as diverticulosis.
• Sigmoidoscopy Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a good test to look for an underlying etiology in fistula-in-ano.
• Imaging tests Your physician may also order an ultrasound or MRI of the anal area to get a better view of the fistula tract.
TREATMENT OF FISTULA BY DR. PINAK:
Dr. Pinak Dasgupta diagnose anal fistula through physical examination. Once you visit the doctor, the doctor may ask you a few questions to understand your condition better and to determine the best line of treatment.
• Do you have a family history of anal fistula?
• When did you start having the symptoms?
• Do you pass blood with your stool?
• What are your dietary and lifestyle habits?
• What is your fitness regime like?
• When do you feel the pain mostly?
Dr. Pinak Dasgupta may also do a digital rectal examination to diagnose the harshness of the fistula tract and to locate the internal openings. Dr. Pinak may also suggest tests like colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and anoscope to check for the presence of any gastrointestinal disease. In these tests, the doctor inserts a small camera to check for any abnormalities in the anus, rectum, and colon. In some cases, Dr. Pinak may also suggest flexible sigmoidoscopy to check if there are any secondary branches of the fistula.
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Fistula Treatment in Chennai
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