How Colovesical fistula is different from Anal fistula (CVF)

What is Fistula

First of all we will discuss about Fistula. Fistula is an abnormal connection between two vessels or organs. Fistula can occur anywhere in the body but mainly it occurs in vagina, intestine, skin, and rectum.

Difference between Colovesical fistula and Anal Fistula

1. Colovesical fistula is an abnormal connection between the colon (large intestine) and urinary bladder while in Anal fistula there is an abnormal connection between the anal canal and peri-anal skin. It’s a small opening seen in the anal canal which discharges pus.

2. Colovesical fistula is an uncommon condition as compare to the anal fistula.

3. Colovesical fistula occurs due to diverticulitis, colorectal cancer, as a complication of colon radiotherapy or crohn's disease  but anal fistula mainly occurs due to blockage or clogging of anal glands, due to chronic constipation and obesity.

4. Colovesical fistula can occur at any age but Anal fistula mainly occurs at the age of 20-40.

5.The Ayurvedic term for fistula "Bhagandara"

Colovesical fistula

Colovesical fistula is a very painful condition, in this condition the fecal matter enters from colon to bladder which causes severe pain and other complications.

Causes - Colovesical fistula can occur due to the following reasons

Diverticulitis or Diverticular disease In Diverticulitis, inflammation occurs in the diverticulum, which are small pouches formed along the large intestine wall.

Colorectal Cancer

As a complication of Surgery  of Bladder or Colon and Radiotherapy, - Crohn's disease

Clinical features - It can be present with the following signs and symptoms

1. Diarrhea and Abdominal pain
2. Pneumaturia - It is known to be the most common symptom. In this bubbles are seen in the urine which  is formed due to the mixing of gas from Colon with the urine.
3. Haematuria stands for blood in the urine. It can be of two types
4. Gross haematuria - In which traces of blood are visible  in the urine.
5. Microscopic haematuria - In which blood in the urine is not visible with the naked eyes but only detectable microscopically
6. Fecaluria - It is the condition in which fecal matter is seen in the urine. The color of the urine becomes brownish and it becomes a little cloudy.
7. Dysuria - Dysuria stands for a condition in which burning sensation occurs during urination or urine passing.

Diagnosis - Colovesical fistula can be diagnosed by following diagnostic methods

• Physical examination
• Urine examination
• Cystography
• X-ray and Scans

Ayurvedic treatment for Colovesical fistula by Planet Ayurveda

According to Ayurveda, there are three energies are present in our body which are Vata, Pitta and Kapha, when the imbalance occurs between these three energies, the disease occurs. Planet Ayurveda treats the condition by Proper diet and by using safe herbs. All these products are natural, pure and are vegetarian. They are safe to use and are not having any side effects.

Planet Ayurveda offers best herbal remedies for the treatment of Colovesical fistula which is as follow

1.Digestion support Capsules

Product Description is as follows

Herbal Composition - Sounf (Foeniculum vulgare), Pippali (Piper longum), Amla (Emblica officinalis), etc.

Benefits - These are helpful in balancing the three doshas - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha in the body.

• These are helpful in keeping the digestive system healthy.
• These are helpful in maintaining natural pH of the stomach.
• These are helpful in making our immune system healthy.
• These are helpful in maintaining proper body metabolism.
• These are very beneficial in managing Colovesical fistula

Dosage - 1-2 capsules with plain water two times a day after meals

2. Pitta balance capsules

Product description is as follows

Composition - Jawar Mohra Pishti (an Ayurvedic Calcium compound), Kamdhudha Ras (an Ayurvedic Calcium compound), etc.

Benefits- These are as follow

1. These products have the ability to balance the disturbed Pitta doshas in the Colovesical fistula cases
2. They keep the skin and digestive system healthy.
3. It helps in purifying the blood.
4. Also very helpful in reducing high blood pressure
5. Even helpful in relieving muscle ache
6. It is also useful in treating ulcer.
7. They are very useful in supporting immune system.
8. They are  also helpful in ensuring the healthy functioning of the digestive system

Dosage -1-2 capsules with plain water once or twice a day after meal

3. Rencure formula capsules

Product description is as follows

Herbal composition - Kaasni (Cichorium intybus), Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), etc.

Benefits - These are as follow

1. These herbs are very useful in treating sign and symptom of Colovesical fistula because they help in maintaining the healthy flow of the urine.
2. These herbs are very helpful in managing renal disorders.
3. These herbs help in giving strength to the kidneys.
4. These herbs are very helpful in maintaining healthy levels of urea and creatinine.
5. These herbs help in eliminating accumulated toxins from the body.
6. These herbs help in controlling the vitiated Pitta and Kapha doshas<
7. These herbs are useful in treating the painful micturition occurring in Colovesical fistula.

Dosage -1-2 capsules with plain water twice a day after meals.

4.Chanderprabha Vati

Product description is as follows

Herbal composition - Haridra (Curcuma longa), Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora), Guggulu (Commiphora mukul) and Sauvarchala Lavana (Sodium sulphate), etc.

Benefits - It is helpful in supporting male and female reproductive organs but also useful

It helps in treating Colovesical fistula due to its ability to treat bladder related disorders.

It is very beneficial in treating urinary tract and genital problems.

Dosage -2 tablets with plain water, two or three times a day, after meals.

5.Curcumin capsules

Product description is as follows

Herbal composition - Made by using standardized extract of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) with Curcumin.

Ancient verse about Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)

Reference - The Bhavprakasha nighantu, Verse 196-197

Meaning - The various synonyms for Curcuma longa - peeta, nishakhya, varvarini, haridra, kanchani, krimghni, haldi, yoshitripya and hatvilasini. Its potency is hot, rough with pungent and bitter taste. It is very useful in treating skin disorders, helps in improving the skin tone, pacifies kapha and pitta doshas, useful in the healing of wounds, useful in anemia, bleeding disorders, diabetes and inflammation.

Benefits

• These are useful in treating visceral pains.
• These are helpful in managing cancer.
• These are helpful in managing joint swelling.
• These are helpful in treating musculoskeletal disorders.

Dosage - 1-2 capsules with plain water, two times a day, after meals.