FISTULA TREATMENT
An anal fistula is a small tunnel that connects an abscess, an infected cavity in the anus, to an opening on the skin around the anus.
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The anus is the external opening through which feces are expelled from the body. Just inside the anus are a number of small glands that make mucus. Occasionally, these glands get clogged and can become infected, leading to an abscess. About half of these abscesses may develop into a fistula.
Symptoms
Fistula Tests and Investigations
Frequency
Fistula Treatment
What are the symptoms of an anal fistula?
The signs and symptoms of an anal fistula include:
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Frequent anal abscesses
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Pain and swelling around the anus
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Bloody or foul-smelling drainage (pus) from an opening around the anus. The pain may decrease after the fistula drains.
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Irritation of the skin around the anus from drainage
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Pain with bowel movements
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Bleeding
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Fever, chills, and a general feeling of fatigue