Why Isn’t This Treatment Available in My Country?
Why Isn’t This Treatment Available in My Country? A common question I hear from patients is: “Why isn’t this treatment available in my country?” The reality is that the approach to fistula treatment at Healing Hands is truly unique and differs significantly from what is typically offered in Western countries. I believe this stems from […]
Fighting The Stigma Associated with IBD and Fistula
Living with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or any form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a daily challenge that often comes with a heavy burden of stigma. This stigma can stem from a lack of understanding about the conditions themselves, leading to misconceptions and judgments that can exacerbate the suffering of those affected. Adding a […]
Fistula Free
Kyla Marie ~ Australia On October 22nd 2024, I will be fistula free for 2 years. Free from a disease that I thought that I would have forever. And I have Dr. Ashwin Porwal to thank for it. His DLPL laser surgery and amazing staff and facilities at Healing Hands Clinic are the reason I […]
Understanding and Managing Fistulizing Crohn’s Disease
Introduction Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. While Crohn’s disease can present in various ways, one of its more severe forms is fistulizing Crohn’s disease. This blog post will explore what fistulizing Crohn’s disease is, how it differs from other forms of Crohn’s, its symptoms, strategies for managing and diagnosing […]
Life Changing Care
Harvey Pilas – Croatia, Grade 4 Complex Transsphincteric Fistula After being admitted and operated on in Denmark, I was finally diagnosed with a complex transsphincteric fistula, but only after insisting on seeing a specialist. The Danish surgeon gave me a mere 30% success rate and said I would need multiple surgeries. Their solution was to […]