Question 1

what are the symptoms of an anal fistula?

Accepted Answer

Several: Drainage, pain, anal lump.

Question 2

how much a lasser cirugy an anal fistula?

Accepted Answer

Hmmm: If you are asking what the cost of laser surgery to treat an anal fistula might be, I can't help you. But I can tell you that treating an anal fistula with laser surgery would be rather unorthodox.

Question 3

what happens if an anal fistula is untreated?

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It continues: An anal fistula will continue to fester, leaking pus and blood every few days, until it is fixed.  The fix depends on the course of the fistula through the anal sphincter.
There is a small risk of cancer if a fistula is left for many years.

Question 4

what treatment for anal fistula?

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Start with fiber: Fiber supplements will bulk the stool which can stretch the spastic internal sphincter that is the cause of fissure pan. Sitz baths also sooth the muscle.  The addition of Diltiazem or Nifedipine or Nitroglycerin cream may ALS help. If medical therapy fails the surgery has highest cure rate.

Question 5

how to prevent recurrence of anal fistula?

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Depends: On the cause of the fistula in the first place. Maintain a consistent bowel pattern and avoiding constipation or diarrhea is the best you can do. If the fistula is relate to crohn's disease, keeping your disease in remission by taking your maintenance meds without fail, is the best you can do.

Question 6

what are the best treatment for an anal fistula?

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Avoid Constipation: Non-surgical treatment includes warm water soaks 2- 3 times a day, increasing fiber intake, drink lots of water, and taking stool softeners or laxatives. Witch hazel (tucks (witch hazel) pads) can help. Some relief in a day or two usually. It may take several weeks for the fissure to heal completely. Sometimes fissures heal without treatment. May require surgery.

Question 7

is there a non surgical procedure for anal fistula?

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Not really: There are some fistula plugs that can be used, and while it is technically "surgery", it can be way less invasive because the fistula tract is scraped, then the plug inserted. There's also something called a Seton that can be used for a while, that helps in some situations. See a colorectal surgeon for a proper evaluation and ask about these things. Hope this helps!

Question 8

what is the most effective treatment for an anal fistula?

Accepted Answer

Fistula surgery: by a qualified, well trained colon and rectal surgeon

Question 9

what the difference between anal fissure and anal fistula?

Accepted Answer

Tear vs pus: A fissure is a tear of the anal canal - hurts a lot when you have a bm.  A fistula is a chronic perianal/rectal infection that resulted in the formation of a tunnel (variable depth and complexity) that is prone to infection complication.  You need a surgeon's help for both conditions.

Question 10

could a hard fall cause an anorectal abscess and anal fistula?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Trauma is a known and common cause of infections resulting in abscess and fistula.  Consult with a surgeon for further evaluation.

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