Fistulas are pathological channels that put two viscera in abnormal communication, this is the case of internal fistula. When the canal makes contact between the viscera and the skin, the fistula is external. These pathological conditions exist in several forms and are caused by many factors: abscesses, gallstones, tumors, surgical procedures or others.
Symptoms, diagnoses and types of fistulas
Fistulas are recognizable by the discharge they cause, either from one viscera to another or to the outside of the skin. Patients who have pneumaturia often develop a fistula. But most of the time, the symptoms are not easy to recognize. It can be diarrhea, deafness or vertigo.
As a result, the diagnosis of this type of condition is mainly based on clinical examinations and the radiology of the affected organs. For radiology to be reliable, a fistulography must be carried out, which consists of an injection of an iodine product that will make the fistula visible on the X-ray. In some cases, the practitioner must first operate on the patient to see the path of the fistula in the tissues. Diagnoses differ depending on the patient, as there are many types of fistulas.
Among the most well-known types is an anal fistula, which affects a portion of the rectum. Some fistulas are urinary and result from the complication of a tumor. There are also respiratory, cervical, nasal or periatrial arteriovenous fistulas. These fistulas can be less painful and less bothersome thanks to homeopathy.
Relieving a dental fistula
Homeopathic treatment depends on the type of fistula you develop. One of the easiest to treat is the dental fistula. Silicea 4 CH is prescribed in cases of fistulas with suppuration without inflammatory signs. It is applied first at low dilution twice a day, then at a gradually increased dilution rate. Subjects suffering from fistulas due to decaying cavities with pus can be relieved with Fluoric Acid. Finally, Hekla Lava 5 CH is used for chronic dental fistulas with periodontal disease, two or three times a day until the patient is relieved.
Treating other types of fistulas with homeopathy
Fistulas that cause hemorrhoids can cause varicose veins in the anorectal area. For such complex cases, a combination of Berberis 5 CH and Silicea 7 CH at a rate of 3 granules of each, 3 times a day, is recommended. In addition, Berberis 5 Ch and 9 CH is prescribed in the treatment of classic anal fistulas. However, some fistulas require the intervention of a specialized medical profession.
When to see a doctor?
Patients who develop an arteriovenous fistula must undergo surgery to break the communication between the artery and the vein. It should be noted that patients on kidney dialysis even need an arteriovenous fistula that will facilitate hemodialysis treatment. Innate or acquired esotracheal fistulas can be treated in hospital. The former require surgery, while for the latter, the insertion of a medical prosthesis will allow the patient to live with the fistula.
