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Anal Fistula: From 1 Different Sources

An abnormal channel connecting the inside of the anal canal with the skin surrounding the anus.

An anal fistula may be an indication of Crohn’s disease, colitis, or cancer of the colon or rectum (see colon, cancer of; rectum, cancer of). In most cases, it results from an abscess that develops for unknown reasons in the anal wall. The abscess discharges pus into the anus and out on to the surrounding skin.

An anal fistula is treated surgically by opening the abnormal channel and removing the lining. The wound is then left to heal naturally.

Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

Fistula

An open channel from the anus or rectum to the skin near the anus... fistula

Vesicovaginal Fistula

A false communication between the URINARY BLADDER and the VAGINA. The result is urinary INCONTINENCE. Surgical damage to the bladder during operations for gynaecological disorders is one possible cause. Another is tissue damage following radiotherapy for cancer in the pelvis.... vesicovaginal fistula

Bronchopleural Fistula

An abnormal communication between the tracheo-bronchial tree and the pleural cavity (see LUNGS). Most commonly occurring from breakdown of the bronchial stump following pneumonectomy, it may also be caused by trauma, neoplasia or in?ammation.... bronchopleural fistula

Cassia Fistula

Linn.

Synonym: C. rhombifolia Roxb.

Family: Caesalpiniaceae.

Habitat: Cultivated as an ornamental throughout India.

English: Indian Laburnum, Purging Cassia, Golden Shower.

Ayurvedic: Aaragvadha, Chatu- raangula, Kritamaala, Kritmaalaka, Karnikaara, Shampaaka, Praagra- ha, Raajvrksha, Nripapaadapa, Raajadruma, Vyaadhighaataka, Aarevata.

Unani: Amaltaas, Khyaarshambar.

Siddha/Tamil: Sarakkonrai.

Folk: Amaltaasa.

Action: Flowers and pods— purgative, febrifugal, astringent, antibilious. Seed powder—used in amoebiasis.

The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India indicated the fruit pulp for constipation, colic, chlorosis and urinary disorders.

Pulp of the pod contains anthraqui- none glycosides, sennosides A and B, rhein and its glucoside, barbaloin, aloin, formic acid, butyric acid, their ethyl esters and oxalic acid. Presence of pectin and tannin is also reported.

Seeds gave galactomannan free sugars and free amino acids; extract laxative, carminative, cooling and antipyretic properties.

Flowers gave ceryl alcohol, kaem- pferol, rhein and a bianthraquinone glycoside, fistulin.

Leaves gave free rhein, its glyco- sides—sennosides A and B.

Cassia javanica L., a related species found in West Bengal, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, is used as a substitute for Cassia fistula.

Dosage: Fruit pulp—5-10 g powder. (API Vol. I.)... cassia fistula

Fistula, Anal

 An unnatural drainage tract from an abscess on the anus or in the rectum leading to the skin surface. May have one or more openings.

Causes: persistent anal or rectal abscesses from ulcerative colitis, TB, granuloma, carcinoma or a breakdown of internal piles.

Symptoms. Itching anus, discharge of pus from a point near the anus.

Echinacea may arrest pus formation but not heal; which would require assistance of Comfrey root and

Marigold (Calendula) where healing is possible.

Alternatives. Poke root, Ground Ivy, Horsetail, Marigold, St John’s Wort, Yarrow, Yellow Toadflax. Comfrey leaves or tincture. Echinacea.

Tea. Mix: Equal parts: Comfrey leaves, Horsetail, Yarrow. One heaped teaspoon to each cup boiling water, infuse 15 minutes. 1 cup thrice daily before meals.

Decoction. Equal parts: Fenugreek seeds; Stone root. One teaspoon to each cup water simmered gently 20 minutes. Dose: half cup thrice daily.

Fenugreek seeds. One heaped teaspoon seeds to each cup water simmered gently 15 minutes. Half cup morning and evening: consume seeds.

Formula. Butternut 1; Poke root 1; Stone root half. Dose: powders – 500mg (two 00 capsules or one-third teaspoon). Liquid Extract: 30-60 drops in water. Tinctures: 1-2 teaspoons in water, thrice daily.

Topical. After emptying bowel insert one 400iu Vitamin E capsule. Inject mucilage of fresh Comfrey root. Distilled extract of Witch Hazel lotion to anus. Horsetail poultice.

Poke root. Used with success. (Edgar G. Jones MNIMH)

Important to treat associated disease.

Diet. Bland. Slippery Elm powder in soups etc. Little fibre. Avoid peppers and spicy foods. ... fistula, anal

Arteriovenous Fistula

An abnormal communication directly between an artery and a vein. An arteriovenous fistula may be present at birth or result from injury. A fistula can also be created surgically for easy access to the bloodstream in dialysis.... arteriovenous fistula

Tracheoesophageal Fistula

A rare birth defect in which an abnormal passage connects the trachea with the oesophagus. About 3 babies per 10,000 are born with this fistula.

The condition is often discovered soon after birth; diagnosis may be confirmed by X-rays.

Treatment consists of an operation to close the fistula and connect the trachea and oesophagus correctly.... tracheoesophageal fistula

Oroantral Fistula

a connection between the mouth and the maxillary sinus (antrum), usually as a sequel to tooth extraction. It may resolve or require surgical closure.... oroantral fistula

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