Homeopathy saved a Mumbai builder from fissure in ano surgery

Fissure in ano is a painful condition where there is a longitudinal cut on the skin of the anus. Due to friction, a scratch, or trauma, there may be a cut or fissure formation. Fissure-in-ano finds excellent treatment with homeopathy. Most cases heal with medicines, and surgery can be avoided.

A 62-year-old male from Mumbai, Mr. P. R. (Patient ID: 49266), visited the Kemp''s Corner branch of Life Force for the complaint of fissure-in-ano on 17th September 2022. He had been suffering from it for a month. There was pain and burning in the anus every time after passing stool. There was no bleeding or mucus from the anus. Stools were very hard and required straining. He was taking conventional medicines, but they were not helping much, so he stopped all medicines and started with homeopathy.

His appetite was average. There was no specific desire for food or drink. His thirst for water was average. There were no issues with urination. His stool was hard, and he had to apply pressure while passing it. Sleep was sound and refreshing.

The patient was a builder by profession. He was staying with his wife and children. There was no major stress present in his life. He was very extroverted and joyful by nature.

There were no other past illnesses noted in the patient. There was no major illness in the family.

After studying the case in detail, Dr. Shah prescribed him some research-based homeopathic medicines. He was also advised on a diet to be followed along with the medicines.

Follow-ups:
On 1st November 2022, in the first follow-up, the patient reported that he was feeling much better with the medicines. The pain and burning in the anus were no longer present. Stools were soft and satisfactory. He no longer had to strain to pass stool. He had stopped taking all other medicines and was only on homeopathy. There was overall improvement with the medicines.
On 6th January 2023, the patient updated that he is absolutely fine. The pain and burning had reduced compared to before. There was no complaint of bleeding. Stool was normal and satisfactory. He was feeling perfectly fine.
On 9th February 2023, the patient updated that he was completely better. The pain and burning were completely gone. There was no bleeding or discomfort while passing stool. He was completely better with the medicines. He was able to live a normal life without any discomfort.
The patient thanked Dr. Shah and the whole Life Force team for helping and making him feel so much better. He is still continuing treatment to recover completely.
Conclusion:
This case highlights homeopathy as a safe, effective, and non-invasive option for fissure-in-ano. Homeopathy addressed the root cause by regulating bowel movements and reducing strain. Complete healing was achieved with individualized, research-based homeopathic medicines without the need for surgery.

— Written by Dr. Kainaz (Associate doctor to Dr. Shah)