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Anal fistula, also known as fistula-in-ano, is an abnormal channel that develops between the anal canal and the skin near the anus. It usually occurs due to an anal infection that causes accumulation of pus (abscess) in the anal area. This pus keeps on being released out through the channel.   There are numerous glands present just inside the anus. An abscess may develop if one of these glands is blocked. About 50% of these abscesses result in the formation of fistulas. Rarely, a fistula may be caused by other processes like Crohn’s disease, tuberculosis, trauma, sexually transmitted diseases or cancer. According to a pathological study, anal fistulas are commonly seen in the age group of 31 to 60 years, with a higher tendency in females. Anal fistula leads to unpleasant symptoms, such as discharge of pus, pain, discomfort and surrounding skin irritation. Generally, it does not heal on its own and requires surgical intervention. Sometimes, the surgery may be performed more than once if

Q1. Can homeopathic medicine & conventional medicine be taken together? Homeopathy is not exclusive and can be used along with conventional and complementary medical treatments . Certain drugs such as antihypertensive, drugs for cardiac or diabetic disorders, schizophrenia, epilepsy or life-saving drugs need to be continued even with Homeopathic medicines. Others, such as antibiotics should not be discontinued before completing the course otherwise bacteria may become drug-resistant. This is why it is so important to consult a homeopath physician as they will be able to advise you on how to gradually reduce your conventional medicine in a sage way. If during your homeopathy treatment, you may come down with some acute problem like throat infection, diarrhoea, vomiting, etc., at this time we advise that you should preferably take homeopathic treatment to handle this acute crisis. The reason is that our body at the time of such acute crisis throws up certain peculiar symptoms which m