Anal Fistula

An anal fistula is defined as a slender passageway that connects an internal opening within the anal canal to an external opening located on the skin adjacent to the anus. When an infection occurs in the anal canal, a channel is created, leading to the discharge of pus. This resulting passage is referred to as a fistula. The condition is notably uncomfortable and painful due to the pus drainage. Key contributors to the development of a fistula include a low-fiber diet, an unhealthy lifestyle, and stress. Additionally, constipation is a significant factor, and a high-fiber diet can be advantageous in managing anal fistula.

DIET CHART FOR ANAL FISTULA

EARLY-MORNING

Warm water / soaked almonds or Walnuts.

BREAKFAST

Broken wheat porridge / Veg Semolina (veg upma) / Veg Vermicelli / Veg Idli / Semolina pancake / Besan pancake (gram flour) / Missi Roti / Oats / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with Veg or Dal / Egg white

MID-MORNING

Fruit / Fruit juice / Herbal tea / Coconut water / Coconut milk

LUNCH

Chapatti + Brown Rice + Salad + Vegetable + Dal

EVENING

Roasted chane / homemade soup / Vermicelli / Herbal tea

DINNER

Chapatti + Vegetable + Dal

BED TIME

NIL

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

ALLOWED TO TAKE	AVOID
CEREALS	CEREALS
Wheat, Oats, Quinoa, Brown rice, Ragi Chapatti ratio – Wheat flour (50%), Black chana (20%), Bran (10%), Soybean (20%)	White bread, whole refined flour and its products, White rice, Whole wheat, Sorghum, Corn
FRUITS	FRUITS
Apple, Pear, Watermelon, Pineapple, Coconut, Litchi, Papaya, Sapodilla, Peach, Plums	Banana, Persimmon
VEGETABLES	VEGETABLES
Pumpkin, Peas, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Green leafy vegetables, Radish, Turnip, Tomato, Bean, Potato, Car, Beetroot, Broccoli, Beans, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd.	Okra, Frozen vegetables
PULSES	PULSES
All pulses and legumes	Nil
Dairy Products	Dairy Products
NIL	Whole milk and cream, full fat yoghurt, Cheese, Cream cheese, Condensed milk
OILS	OILS
Cow ghee, canola oil, Olive oil, Mustard oil	Coconut oil, butter, Palm oil
SPICES	SPICES
Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric, Anise, Fennel, Clove, Cinnamon	Red chili, Green chili
Drinks	Drinks
Homemade vegetable and fruits juice, Green juice, Coconut water, Herbal tea, Sugarcane juice	Canned soup and packaged soup, Alcohol, Carbonated drinks.
DRY FRUITS & SEEDS	DRY FRUITS & SEEDS
Almonds, Walnuts, Flax seeds, Chia seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Raisins	Nil
FLESH FOODS	FLESH FOODS
Egg, Roasted or grilled meats, Chicken or Fish (Occasionally)	Red meat, fried chicken or fish
OTHERS	OTHERS
Honey, Jaggery	All bakery and processed foods, Pastries, Burger, Pizza, Biscuit, Refined flour, fried food, Junk food.