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 […]
Curing with Care

Pravasen V. – South Africa Grade 5 Complex Fistula Dr. Porwal’s warmth, kindness and generosity is something that is very rare to find anywhere in this world. Curing with Care is how I would describe my treatment at Healing Hands Clinic. I was able to walk in at anytime to the hospital without an appointment, […]