Diet plays a very important role in the treatment of fistula in ano. Constipation is the reason that aggravates the condition further so it has to be avoided.
- Diet with high fiber is highly recommended. Fiber works by increasing the amount of stools in the intestines. Regular use of high fiber diet can be useful to manage the condition. Person should take plenty of water while using high fiber. It cleans the colons and avoids constipation.
- Avoid very spicy, hot food items which may lead to further complications and increases the signs and symptoms. All this may aggravate the condition like pain and bleeding during defecation.
- Drink plenty of water to clear the channels and flush out the toxins out from the body.
- Drinking tea and coffee can harm your health and ruin your diet. Instead you can drink herbal teas with honey mixed in.
- Have less meal at a time and avoid large meals so that intestines have less amount of food to digest at a time.
- Vegetables, fruits and nuts offer vitamins and minerals that support your immune system and speed wound healing. Beta carotene, a plant-based compound found in orange, yellow, red vegetables and fruits and in green leafy vegetables, converts to vitamin A when food is digested. Vitamin A supports the integrity of the skin and the tissues that line body cavities. Vitamin C, found in citrus fruits, tomatoes and many other fruits and vegetables, boosts the immune system and helps your body resist infection. Almonds, cashew nuts and peanuts contain zinc, a mineral that contributes to new cell formation and wound healing.
References
http://www.planetayurveda.com/anal-fistula-diet.htm
http://www.livestrong.com/article/553280-anal-fistula-and-raw-food/
