When is it needed?
- Repeated pus or blood discharge near the anus
- A painful swelling (abscess) that keeps coming back
- Sharp pain while passing stool lasting hours (fissure)
- Fissure not healing after 6–8 weeks of medicines
How we treat it at Aarogyavaram
- Examination and, for complex fistulas, an MRI to map the track
- Fistula surgery to open or remove the track (fistulotomy / fistulectomy) or seton placement
- Fissure: medicines first; if needed, a small muscle-relaxing procedure (sphincterotomy)
- Abscess drained urgently when present
Recovery & what to expect
Most patients go home the same or next day. Daily wound care and sitz baths help healing over a few weeks.
Cashless & insurance
Many of these treatments are covered under Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) packages, the UP State Employees cashless scheme and health insurance policies. Aarogyavaram is cashless with 16 insurers and 10 TPAs — our TPA desk confirms your cover at admission. See all cashless partners →
Frequently asked questions
Can a fistula heal with medicines alone?
Usually not — an anal fistula generally needs surgery to heal completely.
Is fistula surgery covered under Ayushman card?
Fistula surgery is included in PM-JAY packages for eligible patients; our TPA desk confirms.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Treatment is decided by the treating doctor after examination. Aarogyavaram does not run OPD consultations; specialists attend to admitted patients and emergencies.