It commonly occurs due to infected anal glands, which lead to an anal abscess. At times, other conditions affecting bowel movements like Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, etc., may also cause a fistula.

Yes, all Insurances cover the treatment for anal fistula, with no hidden charges. Our team facilitates paperwork on your behalf, ensuring smooth approval & a cashless facility. Contact HexaHealth for a simple cashless & hassle-free experience.

The exact cost is dependent upon the following factors:

1. Specific Hospital
2. Surgical Method, whether Laser or Open
3. The Grade & Stage of Fistula
4. Age and Health Condition
5. Pre and Post-surgery medications and follow-ups are required etc.

Usually, the High Fistula or the Complex Fistulas need surgery. For Low Fistula or the initial fistula, following a fibre & nutrition-rich diet, antibiotic cover can temporarily heal the fistula but tend to reoccur after some time; hence surgery is considered the definitive & permanent treatment.

Various options to treat a Fistula include:

1. Fistulotomy
2. Fistulectomy
3. Laser closure of the anal fistula tract (FiLaC)
4. Video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT)
5. The ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT)
6. Seton
7. KsharSutra

Your Surgeon decides the best treatment approach depending on your medical condition.

With advanced cutting-edge medical technology, surgery for fistula is the least painful as it does not involve major wounds. The post-operative pain is also minimal as the procedure involves very small incisions & no sutures.