Doctors found an Anal Fistula. Do I need surgery? | Dr. Chung answers YOUR questions!

I explain your options once an anal fistula is found.
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  • @ronaldocortes9428
    @ronaldocortes9428 Жыл бұрын

    I had fistula over 8 years ago, 3 surgeries and keeps coming back. I installed a bidet on every toilets at home and soap next to it, now the problem is gone. Keep yourself clean is the best solution I found. Try it, won't hurt.

  • @milansarker3941

    @milansarker3941

    5 ай бұрын

    Hello...I have subcatenous fistula. If I use your method, is there any chance it wont come back?

  • @mohibullah6215

    @mohibullah6215

    3 ай бұрын

    Please give me your email or phone number. I want to discuss my case.

  • @iambeleiver2128
    @iambeleiver21282 жыл бұрын

    I was so worried about my mom who has the exact situation from last 2 years...I was so so worried about it before....Thank you so so much doctor !!

  • @lanhoang6502
    @lanhoang6502 Жыл бұрын

    You sound so kind! Thank you so much for the great information about such a sensitive topic. Keep doing videos, I support you

  • @pushbackmedia9418
    @pushbackmedia9418 Жыл бұрын

    Great video !! Excellent message !! We need more doctors like dr Chung !! Spreading love ❤️ hope !! 💥🫶

  • @ramapsvempati3840
    @ramapsvempati384011 ай бұрын

    THANK you DOCTOR for giving an whole ideology of the fistula my mother has this n she got this 2 months back and we couldn't able to understand what it was watching ur previous videos and this got an overview of what it is exactly thank u for ur kind suggestion and thank u for investing ur time in this. People need more doctors like you that can stand by patient n explain what exactly the problem is and what's the solution they can opt for thank you 😊 🙏🙏

  • @jasonsnow2969
    @jasonsnow29692 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Doctor, just what I wanted to hear, you really took a load off my shoulders, I really appreciate it.

  • @vanhelsing3225
    @vanhelsing32252 жыл бұрын

    After searching hundreds information about Fistula Anal on the internet, I finally found this very2 helpful information. I really feel grateful for your kind sharing and opinion Doc. My situation is same as the person you were telling about. Thank you so much.

  • @kristinh7982
    @kristinh79824 ай бұрын

    Thank you for going against the grain and telling the truth rather than fear sales for surgery or pharmaceuticals.

  • @user-dk1pi1bz2x
    @user-dk1pi1bz2x Жыл бұрын

    So glad I saw this really made me feel 100x better very informative and very knowledgeable

  • @MrCandyTsai
    @MrCandyTsai2 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful information! That's really answered many people's questions.

  • @lindaford6169
    @lindaford6169 Жыл бұрын

    My GP has a personality very similar to yours. It is MUCH easier for us to talk about uncomfortable topics when we feel like our physician cares and listens. Thank you for being YOU!!!!!!

  • @lewis1180
    @lewis11802 жыл бұрын

    My surgeon is cold. I don’t feel safe with him. He has a temper. Dr. Chung, you are how doctors should be: care about their patients. ❤

  • @smithakurup7435

    @smithakurup7435

    Жыл бұрын

    So true , listening patiently is the key which makes the patient so comfortable

  • @alex8858

    @alex8858

    Жыл бұрын

    Sameeeee here

  • @FrostyAMC

    @FrostyAMC

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes my drs are cold too I’m going through this now I wish I had dr Chung

  • @ahfkajhfk

    @ahfkajhfk

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FrostyAMCsame here

  • @FrostyAMC

    @FrostyAMC

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ahfkajhfk sorry to hear that it’s never fun stay strong

  • @earcandiee5888
    @earcandiee5888 Жыл бұрын

    I just googled your office. I live about 1.5 hrs away from the OC, but am seriously considering making an appointment as I am at my wits end. I am willing to stay in a hotel nearby. I'm that desperate. I'm so very glad I found you on KZread.

  • @b0ngb0ng8
    @b0ngb0ng83 ай бұрын

    been searching all over the internet and I can say that you really clarify everything Doc. been living with this fistula for over 10 yrs now its just closed by itself no drains but i can feel the channel still there. thank you Doc.

  • @Samuel126891

    @Samuel126891

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi, I’m from Ethiopia. And we had lot of same case in here, there is this doctor who has very good reputation in this area. He did help a lot of patients including my friend and he did get better never had any issue. He always try to identify the channel before he decides to go through surgery so he can take it out entirely. After the surgery, The wound has to heal from inside out. If your surgeon missed small channel or (after surgery)the top/upper wound heal first, the infection will come back. Sorry for my English.

  • @FOXYPEACH2
    @FOXYPEACH2 Жыл бұрын

    Love your information and kind, soothing demeanor. Thank you!💖

  • @catsarefancy9053
    @catsarefancy9053 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. It helped ease so many of my concerns.

  • @111mallikarjun
    @111mallikarjun Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for explaining in detail. This really helps.

  • @95swappedsi
    @95swappedsi2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video. My 13yo son was diagnosed with Chron's disease a while back. He currently has a seaton in place, for maybe 7mos now. His GI and Surgeon are pushing for biologic treatments. Won't even consider removing the seaton without being on biologics for at least 3mos. I do not think we want to commit to biologics at 13 until forever, until they stop working, or new treatments are developed. The potential side effects of the biologics scare me also. I has asked for his bloodwork be done just to see how it compared to when he was in the hospital, and every time I was met with "we will do it when we do the infusions". Finally the surgeon, seemingly frustrated, ordered blood work. His c-reactive protein was 0.30 vs 1.08 and his SED rate was 14, which is high as the top of the range is 10, but down from 31 when he was in the hospital.... I am frustrated and don't feel that biologics should be where we are at this point.

  • @laxmannegi9809
    @laxmannegi98099 ай бұрын

    Thank you doctor 😊. I got so scared thinking about surgery. You’re so cool. Thank you 😊

  • @eufelotacan7107
    @eufelotacan7107 Жыл бұрын

    You are amazing....the stress i felt was relieved...i sometimes tell my kids of things they will do when I'm gone...I thought this condition is very serious...now I'm at peace....i have it but its getting along with me well and it doesn't bother my daily activities...I thank God for you Dr.Godbless you

  • @Angrypolack
    @Angrypolack2 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate you doctor. You have a very realistic approach to this issue and your critical thought approach is much needed.

  • @ziawalizada5786
    @ziawalizada5786 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for your big help. God bless you Dr Chung 👍🕊🇦🇫

  • @user-up6fm3mj6j
    @user-up6fm3mj6j4 ай бұрын

    I feel comfortable after I saw your video. Thank you so much

  • @101620DAR
    @101620DAR11 ай бұрын

    Glad i found you. So informative

  • @zabibyemane6608
    @zabibyemane66086 ай бұрын

    Doctor the best way living life is not being slave to the money listening to you you are not. You are remarkable man I appreciate your kindness I know you sleep well at night because you don't wreck people life blessing to all your family and your loved ones thank you once again

  • @trebbuss4166
    @trebbuss41662 ай бұрын

    You are so pleasant and informative. Thank you ♥️

  • @alonzomosley7
    @alonzomosley72 жыл бұрын

    You explained this very well ,my doctor did try to explain anal fistulas but confused me .You explained in layman's terms .Well done thank you .

  • @anandmayekar1513
    @anandmayekar15132 жыл бұрын

    Very well explained, thankyou , Sir 🙏❤️🙏

  • @dirkkoetter72
    @dirkkoetter722 жыл бұрын

    Great series of videos on a not-so-pleasant subject. I've been enlightened by Dr. Chung's clips! I lived with my fistula for four years. It was tolerable at first, but as the years went on, the cycle of burst/drain/heal became more frequent, and started to get painful. This month (8/2022) I had a fistulotomy. Recovery took about 10 days. I had a sore butt-cheek, I learned all about sitz baths, I got to experience wearing Depends for about 3 days (not so bad), and i went through a few Motrin! I am now a proud owner of a seton - which was weird at first, but I don't even notice it now. Am I glad I did it? YES. The tract is now open 24/7 and clearing. No more painful big blood blister forming on my butt anymore, ready to painfully burst at any moment. I can wear khaki pants again!

  • @MC_Elie

    @MC_Elie

    Жыл бұрын

    Sir I am planning to also get a fistulotomy. How much does it cost and does it hurt when you defecate? I had an operation to rid of Fournier's Gangrene and this is possibly from a pernineal abscess that closed. Please help, thank you. I am so worried about the expenses because it was so hard to bounce back due to this pandemic.

  • @deepanshu1456

    @deepanshu1456

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@MC_Eliehow are u now .how was your surgery?

  • @deepanshu1456

    @deepanshu1456

    Жыл бұрын

    How are u now any update?

  • @cherylmccauley6988

    @cherylmccauley6988

    7 ай бұрын

    Me too

  • @jefftaylor844
    @jefftaylor844 Жыл бұрын

    I wish ALL doctors were as honest and open minded as this doctor. I've had my fistula for about a year. Other than a little discharge and smell, my life hasn't changed much at all. Weighing out the possible side effects from surgery versus taking a wait and see approach, I think putting off surgery at this time, is the correct approach. Becoming incontinent would be devastating at the age of only 55.

  • @XYZUSER2007

    @XYZUSER2007

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, do you follow any specific diet or regimen to keep the condition under control? I was diagnosed with fistula 3 months back but am terrified of surgery so am looking for ways to manage it without going under the knife, if possible. Any advice you can provide based on your experience would be great. Thanks.

  • @hardeoganness9505

    @hardeoganness9505

    8 ай бұрын

    @@XYZUSER2007hi did you get the fistula rectifier

  • @lynnvettraino5949
    @lynnvettraino594910 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your honesty❤😢

  • @joemeloja6898
    @joemeloja68982 жыл бұрын

    Hello Dr chung i have a fistula and now im planing to get surgery because im bothering if its going to cancer..but i watch your explanation I think i dont need to under go surgery because they not afect my daily life..thankyou for the info Dr chung😊

  • @lubenton2004
    @lubenton2004 Жыл бұрын

    I have my anal fistula sureory done after suffering it over a year. It was so bad and really lowered my life quality. Now, it feels better. Remember to keep your anal clean always.

  • @kathcares
    @kathcares2 жыл бұрын

    Always great to hear your perspective. I was wondering if you have considered doing a Bottom End 101? There are so many things in your videos I never knew about this topic, and I wish I had known before I had a problem (and before I spent years freaking out about it). It would be great to educate people before they have an embarrassing problem, and it would give them comfort to understand the way their body works. It would also help them describe any future problems to their doctor. You are so warm and friendly speaking about this difficult subject! I would love to hear more about how to make lifelong friends with my bottom end, and how to avoid (for as long as possible) having to see a guy like you (no offense!).

  • @yourfriendlyproctologist

    @yourfriendlyproctologist

    2 жыл бұрын

    A great idea! I have thought about this. The only thing is that video would probably be about 10 days long and no one would probably have the patience to sit through the whole thing. I believe the small topics answering questions will have to do for now.

  • @loftysub

    @loftysub

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yourfriendlyproctologist Please make that full video also. Describe things that you want to convey from your heart. Many have patience to hear also. Please make that video.

  • @MT-qq1rq
    @MT-qq1rq2 жыл бұрын

    Dr Chung, You give the patients an unbiased take on whether surgery is necessary or not. As you mentioned all the internet and literature all say must have surgery in order to avoid possible complications later such as developing sepsis and can damage your organs if left untreated. If one takes this possible consequences and scare for their lives then the only option for them is to have surgery but surgery also has its own risks. So it's good to hear that if the fistula is stable and uncomplicated, then it is ok to just leave it alone as long as it is not negatively impact your quality of life. Thanks so much for making this valuable and unbiased point of view video to the people who is stressed out about their fistula problem.

  • @sanpat2220

    @sanpat2220

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am scared now I have one and scared to get a surgery.

  • @MT-qq1rq

    @MT-qq1rq

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sanpat2220 Don't be scared. If it negatively affects your quality of life, then go for the surgery.

  • @Jharieltravel

    @Jharieltravel

    Жыл бұрын

    I dont think it will not affect your daily life when you have this fistula.. Definitely it will as you wont able to tolerate the pain when you have the abscess. Same w my husband at first he ignored it bcoz. It doesnt give so much pain yet but sooner or later the abscess will get bigger and inflamed you wont be able to seat so it will affect your daily life. He went for consultation and found out that its a fistula right away he was scheduled for surgery. Proctologist suggested a seton rubber to place in his anus for drainage then later after 3 mo he will go for 2nd surgery. Waiting for his 2nd surgery next wk

  • @ameernasri9761

    @ameernasri9761

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@Jharieltravel plz which u advise

  • @ishiiiiiiii406

    @ishiiiiiiii406

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@Jharieltravelhow is ur husband now ? How is his fistula?

  • @giselle656
    @giselle656 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info it helps a lot.. ❤

  • @NailsDogg
    @NailsDogg2 ай бұрын

    I think your best doctor going through these haemorrhouids

  • @user-xo6it4ty5e
    @user-xo6it4ty5e4 ай бұрын

    Thanks Doc. Super helpful message..

  • @marioflavin2141
    @marioflavin2141 Жыл бұрын

    i have had an anal fissure for over 20 years i was told by GP at the time of diagnosis i would need surgery this has not been the case i know its there but does not bother me as you have said we not all need surgery its a personal choice thanks for providing me the answer i needed just going to live with it thanks..

  • @generaljohn8357
    @generaljohn83576 ай бұрын

    You are a great person. Thank you

  • @albertvalerio8790
    @albertvalerio8790 Жыл бұрын

    Doc. Im from the Philippines, im hoping you can help my father with his fistula, his 63 years old and we are praying that God will give him a longer life. We are hoping with your help he will get better.

  • @rana5008
    @rana5008 Жыл бұрын

    Great job Dr.

  • @bryinasia
    @bryinasia8 ай бұрын

    Dr. Chung, thank you so so so much for making this video. I've had an anal fistula for the past 5 years andfFor the first few years, I've been tossed around by various doctors who kept referring me to see other people, and it wasn't until I went to a private hospital in Vietnam did they tell me for sure that I had a fistula. They suggested surgery if it didn't heal itself, but they didn't mention the things you mentioned here in this video, especially about the possibility of it returning and the complications with surgery. I didn't even realize that just living life normally with the fistula was an option! That being said, I wanted to clarify: when you said that the type of patient who doesn't need surgery is someone who's fistula doesn't cause them any problems or pain... does that include the occasional pimple pop? My fistula (maybe every few months or so) will swell with pus and looks exactly like a large pimple. Then it just bursts (sometimes by itself or sometimes because I prod it). Is that dangerous? Would you consider that a complication worth looking into? I also wanted to ask: does fistula surgery make the rectum "tighter"? As a gay man, I often receive anal sex and forums online have mentioned that fistula surgery makes having anal sex basically impossible. Is that true? Thank you very much again for making this video. I feel like I've learned so much here, than I had with my actual doctors 😭 I am much more at ease with my fistula now, knowing that overall it isn't a highly dangerous thing that could lead to cancer or something (er well, at least VERY UNLIKELY to lead to cancer). I feel like I should be paying you for all this information!!

  • @user-zb8vt2gx9p
    @user-zb8vt2gx9p2 ай бұрын

    Thanks doc for this video presentation. ❤❤❤

  • @papa20117
    @papa201172 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video 🙏🏼❤️👍

  • @JabezChronica
    @JabezChronica4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this insight Doc

  • @bluerosejones6881
    @bluerosejones6881 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! You have helped me make some difficult decisions. Also I now have many questions for my surgeon.

  • @XYZUSER2007
    @XYZUSER2007 Жыл бұрын

    I found out about this youtube channel from another health forum and I am so glad I did! I have been consulting with numerous doctors since my fistula diagnosis 3 months ago and this is by far the best information I could get. You have such an amazing attitude and positive vibes - thank you Dr. Chung!

  • @muggaphilly2072

    @muggaphilly2072

    9 ай бұрын

    What happened with your fistula did you get surgery or no?

  • @XYZUSER2007

    @XYZUSER2007

    9 ай бұрын

    No, I did not go for surgery. It does not have any infection or symptoms anymore (except for some occasional itching); I just watch my diet now to make sure it remains under control.

  • @rodenalba8119
    @rodenalba81193 ай бұрын

    thanks doc chung. from philippines having this fistula. very healthy and relieving explation of you. very helpfull to us. more power to ue channel. Godbless

  • @evemizerrago4644
    @evemizerrago46442 ай бұрын

    Thank u for your wow blog Doc.

  • @vonmarcomara
    @vonmarcomara2 ай бұрын

    An exelent answer doc thank u so much for the advice from philippines ❤

  • @kimrichelpaguirigan1190
    @kimrichelpaguirigan119011 ай бұрын

    I have fistula for 7 yrs already but its really small and not tha big my life hasnt change im afraid aswell if i will have surgery maybe it make worst but since i watch this video oh im so thankful i dont need to go on surgery omg thankyou doc

  • @ikennaokafor573
    @ikennaokafor5732 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your work, information like this I want the internet needs thank you so much

  • @paulkenney5846
    @paulkenney5846 Жыл бұрын

    What’s up Doc, I have a question what do you think about TDH surgery? I just saw a video on it looks like it’s Not very invasive surgery. I love watching your videos very informative. Thank you Paul Kenney

  • @kittycat6195
    @kittycat619511 ай бұрын

    Thank you. My elderly friend has had these. He has has terrible infections that have turned into whole body battles. After major surgeries the darn fistulas, the last surgeon put in a red loop (like an earring to let the fistula remain open in order to always drain. Hopefully this will work well.

  • @nuwaz5651
    @nuwaz5651 Жыл бұрын

    After thousand of Video. I really found humble and an Honest doctor.Love from India.

  • @prashantkamble9443

    @prashantkamble9443

    6 ай бұрын

    Bhai surgery karana hai ya nahi please reply

  • @mani_12544

    @mani_12544

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@prashantkamble9443kshar sutra from a good doctor

  • @stacie675
    @stacie6758 ай бұрын

    Hi Doc, I absolutely love your content how long would you say is a normal time frame for a surgically, drained abscess to have leakage? Also, I was surprised when you commented that stool was a common part of leakage, I was under the impression that that means as a fistula.

  • @philm3167
    @philm3167 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks doctor.You are heaven sent.

  • @yourfriendlyproctologist

    @yourfriendlyproctologist

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your words!

  • @gildabroso3989
    @gildabroso3989Ай бұрын

    Thank you doc for your explanation

  • @avijitbanerjee9050
    @avijitbanerjee905011 ай бұрын

    Sir, I suppose I am THE patient you are addressing... thanks a lot.

  • @planetearth4312
    @planetearth43123 ай бұрын

    You’ve explained this so good, I’ve had these for years, and really really suffered unfortunately I have many anal tracts, I’m on imixfab injections but they never go away.

  • @georgiadavidson9109
    @georgiadavidson91092 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for educating us in this line. Is it possible to add images while you explain? I would be grateful God bless you.🇯🇲👌

  • @rosemaryandrews1001
    @rosemaryandrews1001 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much I had one to very sore it's getting better 😊

  • @bouzianielhadj29
    @bouzianielhadj29 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Doct... my history or my fistula it's for more than 20yrs.. yah and I keep going in my life without complications... I have 45 yes old. Well this is me and my fistula. Thanks again Doct.

  • @pradip797

    @pradip797

    6 ай бұрын

    What symptoms do you have

  • @agathacumberbatchroosevelt3249
    @agathacumberbatchroosevelt32498 ай бұрын

    Thank God for your help doc.My doc send my info to my physio therapist.

  • @thegirltee838
    @thegirltee838 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr. God bless you

  • @atanudas7230
    @atanudas72302 жыл бұрын

    Thanks doctor.... Lots of love from India..

  • @patricaajones3244
    @patricaajones32445 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I have a better understanding of a fistula.

  • @ramakrishnakotamraju1164
    @ramakrishnakotamraju1164 Жыл бұрын

    Great explanation of the problem. RK from Indian

  • @XYZUSER2007
    @XYZUSER2007 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dr. Chung, will you please consider making a video on fistula laser surgery? It would be really great to hear your perspective on its post operative recovery, risks, success rate etc. Thanks much!

  • @VRS169

    @VRS169

    Жыл бұрын

    Please and thanks

  • @jakesambajon9642

    @jakesambajon9642

    Жыл бұрын

    Please i want to know it too

  • @patrickarland6795

    @patrickarland6795

    Ай бұрын

    Yes doctor how can laser surgery help in case of anal fistula

  • @tenderpawsm473
    @tenderpawsm473 Жыл бұрын

    To Your Friendly Proctologist, Is there a difference between a cutting seton procedure, a draining seton, and a Two Stage Seton Fistulotomy? Are there THREE types of setons? I had the T.S.S.F. followed by a lay open fistulotomy a year later. It was believed that a small tract remained, but most of it was taken care of with the T.S.S.F.

  • @budhabinod5012
    @budhabinod501211 ай бұрын

    wow such a good doctor❤❤ i am following you for a week i love your way of clearifying the info to us much respect dr.💕

  • @Castriot1
    @Castriot1 Жыл бұрын

    Dr Chang.&.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.&.You are helping too much. Thanks.&.❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Castriot1
    @Castriot1 Жыл бұрын

    Dr Chang Perfect Great Doctor.

  • @sum2automation
    @sum2automation Жыл бұрын

    I'm going to make an appointment. After 6 months the pain is killing me.... and not improving :) my GP Dosen't have any idea what to do and we have no more good Dr's in my area 😒. Thanks for all your doing! Exciting information and truly helpful! Truly.

  • @suwai6679

    @suwai6679

    2 ай бұрын

    Did you get help? What sort of treatment did you choose?

  • @waethlane5424
    @waethlane54242 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sir for your great video. Is laser a good and safe alternative compared to fistulectomy? Thanks

  • @yourfriendlyproctologist

    @yourfriendlyproctologist

    2 жыл бұрын

    great question! added to the list.

  • @sherylhutcherson4584
    @sherylhutcherson45842 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @fredm2234
    @fredm22342 жыл бұрын

    Very informative

  • @kerronbhagwandeen3499
    @kerronbhagwandeen3499 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much .

  • @OsglenderAlvarez
    @OsglenderAlvarez Жыл бұрын

    Thank you doctor 🙏🏻🙌

  • @AdamM-u2i
    @AdamM-u2i7 күн бұрын

    Ill be coming to see you at some point. Hooefully years and not months from now. Youre very young so dont retire anytime soon ill need you. Haha. Saving up now. Been using tucks cooling pads. Helpful. Trying pranicura soon also

  • @Bejetata
    @Bejetata9 ай бұрын

    Thank you Doc

  • @BeautifulAwakening
    @BeautifulAwakening Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so so much for this video! I am from Australia and needed to hear this. It doesn’t sit right with me to do surgery with the risks involved. The only reason I would do surgery is if it was a sinus.. but they can’t diagnose that without surgery. Do you know if there is a way to determine if it is a sinus? For example why don’t we shoot dye up the hole and take an X-ray? If it’s a sinus it won’t go far.. also why not use a suction tube to draw stuff out of the hole? Why not do a biopsy of the pus? Why not do an ultrasound of the but? Is there any way to determine or rule out the sinus?

  • @monishaparvin7521
    @monishaparvin75218 ай бұрын

    Wow you are really an amazing doctor who cares for their patient My father recently diagnosed with fistula .. Earlier he thought it was just a pimple like structures he went to our family doctor and without checking it properly just said it is due to my father's Diabetes. . Then within 10 days it appears to be something different .. My father went to another doctor and they told him its anal fistula .. It really got me worried but you really have some different opinion than others.. I hope he get well soon and starts living his good life .. And I'm a medical student just Completed my first proff exams, in future I will become someone like you

  • @sagartripti

    @sagartripti

    4 ай бұрын

    How's your father now?

  • @monishaparvin7521

    @monishaparvin7521

    3 ай бұрын

    @@sagartripti He is doing good .. Last time I asked him ..which was last month .. He said .. There's a minor difference from his Normal healthy condition .. it healed with proper medication .. And maintenance .. He was advised to use warm water daily on the affected area .. If your patient is in the initial stage then .. Good medication with a proper diet which helps to get relief from constipation. .. and using warm water .. Will surely help

  • @sagartripti

    @sagartripti

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@monishaparvin7521 So no surgery needed for it? I thought with fistula, there's no option other than surgery

  • @monishaparvin7521

    @monishaparvin7521

    3 ай бұрын

    @@sagartripti having a surgery is every individual's choice depending on their situation .. But to answer your question, Yes there are People out there doing good Without surgery by consistently taking good care of their health

  • @Juststayhopeful

    @Juststayhopeful

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@monishaparvin7521I've anal fistula since long time suffering I came to know few months before but he's scaring me to do surgery I can't do surgery now I've studies I'm very young for this pls suggest me died plan

  • @lilryry664
    @lilryry6642 жыл бұрын

    Thank god i found this i was freaking out

  • @AbhijeetSonawane91
    @AbhijeetSonawane9111 ай бұрын

    Very very helpful

  • @tayyabjan6674
    @tayyabjan66744 ай бұрын

    Hi Doctor Chung, Thank you very much for the detailed video very very informative. I have the same issue for last 1.5 year but again have some confusions and need clarity please. some time have mild temperature, body pain and on specific area but not all the time. I had worries that it may lead to cancer which resulted in a lot of pressure on me and also have weak immune system at the moment. Secondly as a software developer, I had a routine of setting on rexine based sofas for long time which is not the case and can't sit even for one hour because of burning and inflammation all around the buttock. Just need to confirm is this all due to the Fistula or is something else. Looking forward for your kind guidance and thanking you in advance.

  • @lewis1180
    @lewis11802 жыл бұрын

    Are sitz baths any good for healing an abcess incision? Thabk you so much Dr. May God bless you and your family with health and wealth.

  • @yourfriendlyproctologist

    @yourfriendlyproctologist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, sitz baths are great.

  • @RavW1776
    @RavW1776 Жыл бұрын

    As a medical journalist and now a technical medical editor (combined for 17 years) -- I have spent much of my professional life interviewing doctors or nurses about X condition. I so LOVE the nuance you bring to this question, as well as the fact you are willing to NOT advocate 100% to just jump to surgery! It reminds me of one observation about the broader medical world that is a fair critique, which is this: "Patient X notices X symproms. She goes to a rheumatologist who suggests a rheumatological solution; she goes to an orthopedist, they suggest an orthopedic solution; and go to a SURGEON? They always have SURGICAL solution!" In my personal life when talking with people I care about, and I find out some surgeon has suggested some type of surgery -- I IMMEDIATELY feel my alarm bells raise and (assuming they are game), I begin grilling them: WHOM they have seen (as far as types of doctors)? Did the surgeon volunteer or mention NON-SURGICAL options or even mentioned how crucial it was they have the surgery? And then what are the greatest RISKS? I have all the respect in the world for surgeons; I wouldn't have left childhood healthy w/o surgery; nor would my daughter or I be here w/o modern C-sections. But too many surgeries are done that are not only NOT necessary -- but they impose unnecessary risks for truly marginal benefits! One example I recall reading in my journalism days was when studies began coming out showing that a fairly high % of stent-implants cardiac surgeons had done in the prior two decades had NOT really been necessary, nor improved the longevity of a sufficient % of the patients to warrant many of them. It was almost like there was a "surgical fad" where this became the automatic cure-all for people once some arterial sclerosis (clogging of heart arteries) was noticed -- but then decades later, enough broad scale (or "meta-analases") had been done to throw SO MANY of all those MAJORLY scary and invasive surgeries into question! (And sorry: Good journalists always quote their sources, but all I can say is: "It was an article I read on the AP News wire, or edited in a job, over 20 years ago." I've edited WAY too many med stories to possibly remember more than this!) I have no personal reason to subscribe to your channel but I will DEF remember who you are if I or any loved one has a problem in this area of the body. You are a very rare, nuanced physician who CLEARLY isn't rushing to just line your (or your institution's) pockets with big bills to insurance companies (and which raise the cost of health care for everyone.) Thank you for truly following the Hippocratic Oath! [Nope, not the American-style one: "Thou Shalt Do No Harm ... Unless You Can Make A Lot of Money Out of It" -- but the REAL Hippocratic Oath! :) ] You model the great nuance the broader medical system needs!

  • @sumantabiswas5547
    @sumantabiswas55473 ай бұрын

    Thank you doctor ❤

  • @jeremyfehlig7121
    @jeremyfehlig71212 ай бұрын

    I found a surgeon at a military hospital since I'm active duty army and a big part of why I chose him was he reminded me of Dr Chung, he took my issue very seriously and genuinely seemed like he cared about my pain and situation. Thanks Dr Chung for being a shining beacon of what is right in a surgeon.

  • @KaIndaivlog
    @KaIndaivlog5 ай бұрын

    Very informative thank you.. my fistula not bothering me so its fine😊

  • @jeffreykuhns6581
    @jeffreykuhns6581 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative. I was told during a different health crisis (clogged bile ducts,non alcoholic pancreatitis, salmonella sepsis...31 days on a ventilator) that I had a small fistula that was missed by a top highly ranked university medical center in Pittsburgh but caught by a different test at small local health system. The surgeon that removed my gall bladder and fixed my billiary hernia did a further test and informed me that not only was it very small but he was in some degree of awe because compared to the previous test when they found the fistula that it had gotten smaller. It was shrinking. So I had the gall bladder and belly button surgery and I've been okay since. This all happen in the middle of 2020 in the thick of covid. Physically I think I've made a decent recovery but I have wondered about the fistula. Your video answers all of my questions. Thank you kindly sir.

  • @Luvrenebebe

    @Luvrenebebe

    11 ай бұрын

    Thsi is horrible ,,, glad to see you’re doing better. I also had gallbladder surgery through my bellybutton 😅 so you find yourself having pain on your right side where the gallbladder used to be when sleeping?i feel so sick when I sleep in my side!!!

  • @nirmalamahabir5712
    @nirmalamahabir5712 Жыл бұрын

    Hi doctor I am looking after my 9 yr old son who was diagnosed with a perianal sinus track infection because the MRI didn’t see an anal fistula. However he had surgery 3 months ago and it still didn’t heal or close. There is still drainage from the small opening. Can you advice me as to what should be my next move

  • @tamtinkaysutv4486
    @tamtinkaysutv4486 Жыл бұрын

    Good day! My brother in law had 5 times surgery already and he has another fistula again, thanks God I found your KZread channel and I share this to him. Thank you so much for your explanation and have a wonderful day!

  • @lexvaldeznaraja1744

    @lexvaldeznaraja1744

    11 ай бұрын

    For real.?

  • @hardeoganness9505

    @hardeoganness9505

    8 ай бұрын

    Is this true 5 times

  • @Rosina2727

    @Rosina2727

    5 ай бұрын

    yOU THINK THATS A LOT? i know of two women who have had 30 surgeries! yes 30! i will put an address at the top i suggest you visit a site i mention! You will be shocked at many of the messages! It is horrendous and a disgrace! I hate the NHS and all it stands for. they have put me through hell, and yes i have been told i have a fistula! It's cost me over £3,000 to look after an absess which they operated on and i've had to pay for everything myself! I am entitled to free prescriptions as well. I could cry! look further up, i will put this site on there, it is a brilliant site, but omg the poor people on there!

  • @awjake137
    @awjake137 Жыл бұрын

    Is leaving it alone an alternative to having a seton? And how long can you live with a seton? Thank you for your videos.

  • @jcalbay2911
    @jcalbay29112 жыл бұрын

    Thank u doc i have fistula for 8 years. After watching ur video i dont think getting a surgery. All the think u said is may experience for 8years.

  • @arjaybolanio7750

    @arjaybolanio7750

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi JC, are you pinoy?

  • @bobby4395

    @bobby4395

    Жыл бұрын

    How are you bud? Is it any better?

  • @kajulrakha6778
    @kajulrakha6778 Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much 💓

  • @yourfriendlyproctologist

    @yourfriendlyproctologist

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome 😊

  • @sundarraj9642
    @sundarraj9642 Жыл бұрын

    Really nice doctor

  • @kinghadu9611
    @kinghadu96112 жыл бұрын

    WOW thanks doc, I have a fistula for like 3 years now, got it from a fissure that got infected. It doesn't really bother me sometimes it itches and when I scratch and squeeze in an angle some fecal matter comes out then it's good again for another 3 weeks. At first there was pus for like 2 months when the doctor cut open the abscess and drained it, lots and lots of pus. One day after 2 months all pus stopped magically and it's just the tiny hole that sometimes acts up with some slight yellow stuff but it's really a none issue for me. After 3 years I keep asking myself why the hell did I let this bother me so much? I read it can cause cancer and all sorts of insane issues and yet I am just fine and dandy. I am so happy you confirmed my suspicion that I can just live my life, yeah everything is a risk I agree but right now with the hospitals clogged up with covid I am better not even going there I am just better just leaving this thing alone since it's become only a slight life long annoyance to me where 99% of the time it is literally not even there. Thank goodness you uploaded this video and put my mind at ease. Now I know the truth about this condition and all the risks and factors at play.

  • @rashibajwa2349

    @rashibajwa2349

    2 жыл бұрын

    Brother where you from please answer me and which hospital you treat

  • @sanpat2220

    @sanpat2220

    2 жыл бұрын

    How are you doing now?

  • @kinghadu9611

    @kinghadu9611

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sanpat2220 Doing tons better almost like its totally healed but it's not the fistula will always open back up every week but it's been like 5 years now and I ain't dead or nothing has gotten worse so I guess it's something to live with.

  • @AquaFlowHubScripts

    @AquaFlowHubScripts

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sanpat2220 hello mine is almost 1 year now but im very thank full to this doctor and specially to god im still existing to this world it really doesn't bother after like 3 or 2 months it will comeback and i let it pop itself then it will comeback again.

  • @AquaFlowHubScripts

    @AquaFlowHubScripts

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kinghadu9611 i kept it a secret because we don't have money for surgery im only 14 yrs old:(