International Journal of Indian Medicine

ISSN: 0000-0000

Year: 2026 |Volume: 7 | Issue: 02


Management of Anterior Fistula in Ano (Bhangdara) with Apamarga Ksharasutra: A Case Study.

About Author

Wandekar L.1 , Handibag D. 2

1Professor & HOD, Dept. of Shalya Tantra, Pa.Pu. Gurumauli Annasaheb More Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Malipargaon, tq. Majalgaon Dist.Beed.

2Professor & HOD, Dept. of Dravya Guna, Pa.Pu. Gurumauli Annasaheb More Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Malipargaon, tq. Majalgaon Dist. Beed.


Date of Acceptance: 2026-02-16

Date of Publication:2026-03-10

Correspondence Address:

Dr. Laxman M. Wandekar Professor & HOD, Dept. of Shalya Tantra, Pa.Pu. Gurumauli Annasaheb More Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Malipargaon,tq. Majalgaon Dist.Beed. Maharashtra.PIN-431131 Email- laxmanw27@gmail.com
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Keywords: Apamarga Ksharasutra, Bhagandar, fistula in ano, Ayurved.


Source of Support: Nill

Conflict of Interest: Non declared


Abstract


An anal fistula also called fistula-in-ano is a tract that develops between the inside of the anus and the outside skin around the anus. most anal fistulas are the result of an infection that starts in an anal gland,the infection causes an abscess develop around the anus that drains on its own or is drained surgically through the skin next to the anus. This drainage track remains open and connects the infected anal gland or the anal canal to a hole in the outside skin around the anus.

Surgery is usually needed to treat an anal fistula. Sometimes nonsurgical treatments may be an option. presents challenges because to its recurrence, particularly in high-level and remote communications. In India, ksharasutra therapy, also known as medicated seton therapy is used to treat difficult anal fistulas with a high success rate (recurrence rate of 3.33%). in the present article detail description about A- 35 year male patient diagnosed with anterior fistula in ano at 1clock position treated well with Apamarga ksharasutra treatment is given.