Causes of Obstetric Fistula:

This condition occurs due to hard, prolonged labour that results in the blockage of oxygen to the blood vessels and the surrounding tissue. When the tissue dies, it creates an opening or fistula that connects to the adjacent organs. A fistula can sometimes be caused due to injury, disease, or radiation therapy. Poverty or malnutrition can lead to stunted growth and obstructed labour since the body is not properly developed for childbirth. In developed countries, a C-section is performed to avoid hard and prolonged labour, while in poor countries, women still give birth without proper medical attention, leading to severe complications.

A fistula requires immediate medical attention if the patient is suffering from one or all of the following:

• Urinary tract infections that continue to trouble the patient
• Foul-smelling discharge from the vagina
• Faecal discharge, incontinence, and bowel irritation is disrupting normal life
• Extreme pain and irritation in the pelvic area due to continuous discharge and wetness

Treatment and Surgery:

While a fistula can be repaired with single laser surgery in Hadapsar, thousands of women in Asia and Africa still suffer silently without treatment. The incontinence caused by an obstetric fistula can be treated by corrective surgery by a fistula surgeon in Pune. A skilled fistula surgeon in Hadapsar must be consulted without delay to restore normalcy in the life of women suffering from obstetric fistula.

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