Question 1

can i exercise with an anal fistula?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Exercise is unlikely to change the course of an anal fistula. If you have an anal fistula, you should have it corrected by a board certified colorectal surgeon, but exercising is not likely to make your situation any worse (though the fistula may make the exercise uncomfortable).

Question 2

what are the symptoms of an anal fistula?

Accepted Answer

Several: Drainage, pain, anal lump.

Question 3

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 4

what happens if an anal fistula is untreated?

Accepted Answer

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 5

what happens if an anal fistula is not treated?

Accepted Answer

Drainage, Abscess: Failure to correct an anal fistula generally leads to persistent drainage, recurrent peri rectal abscesses and gradual fibrosis of the anal sphincter. Correction of anal fistulas is generally indicated. See a board certified colorectal surgeon. Some fistulas are simple, but some are very complex.

Question 6

can you please tell me what causes an anal fistula?

Accepted Answer

Infected anal gland: the most common cause if an infected gland near the anus typically due to obstruction of the gland.  Thus results in a small abscess.  The abscess needs to drain to prevent you from becoming sick.  It does this by finding a path to release to release the puss.   The pathway is typically to the adjacent skin near the anus.  In rare circumstance fistulas can be the result of Crohnes or cancer.

Question 7

what happens if an anal fistula goes untreated for a year?

Accepted Answer

Abscess: An anal fistula is a connection from the inside of the anorectal area to the outside. This will cause soiling and infection. If left untreated it will lead to perirectal abscess formation and sepsis.

Question 8

were can make lasser cirugy an anal fistula? and how much?

Accepted Answer

Colorectal surgeon: Price varies on Location. Seek out colorectal surgeon. General surgeons are a good second choice

Question 9

is there any possible complications for untreated anal fistula?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Pain, abscess.

Question 10

is it okay to leave an anal fistula untreated for a year, or will it get bigger?

Accepted Answer

No: Untreated fistulas can develop secondary openings which will make the surgery more complicated and can lead to damage to the sphincter which may cause incontinence of stool and gas. In rare cases leaving a fistula untreated may lead to development of malignant changes in the fistula.

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