Kshar Sutra Treatment or Therapy is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that is effective for treating anorectal disorders. In Ayurdan Ayurveda It is commonly used for treating diseases such as piles, fissures, and anal fistula. Kshar Sutra Treatment is less invasive than any other modern treatment. It is also safe and cost-effective for patients.
Kshar Sutra is categorized as a para-surgical treatment.
The base of the pile’s mass is ligated with Kshara Sutra using a surgical technique. Yashtimadhu oil dipped pack is placed inside the rectum to reduce or soothe the irritation occurring due to Kshar Sutra. Caustic thread strangulates the blood vessel, which leads to ischemic necrosis of ligated pile mass. It ultimately sheds the dead tissue within 6 to 7 days and heals the wound within 10 to 15 days.
Kshar Sutra treatment is done under local anesthesia. It includes putting the thread at a suitable place in the anus so that the spasm of anal muscles is released. At times, Kshar Sutra is used to take out the complete anal fissure. It may not be for all the patients suffering from fissures because the actual cause is spasms of the anal muscles.
Kshara Sutra is passed through the fistulous tract using the minor surgical technique, which gradually cuts and heals the track of the anal fistula. It naturally cures the track and removes unhealthy tissue. It promotes drainage of discharge or pus from the tract, which helps to clear the infection. Ultimately, it cures the anal fistula.
It may take 3 to 4 weeks for proper healing. Kshar Sutra is replaced with a new one after every week.
