Question 1

what can cause a fistula between vagina and rectum?

Accepted Answer

Fistula: Fistulas are abnormal connections between to organs. Common causes of fistulas to the rectum are diverticulitis, history of a perirectal abscess that drains into the vagina, trauma, post-partum complication and tumors. The symptoms would be having fecal material drain from the vagina. These almost always require surgery to correct.

Question 2

what are the causes of a fistula between vagina and rectum?

Accepted Answer

Could be from an: Infection, malignancy, radiation, crohn's, or traumatic. It requires a detailed history and physical including your obstetric history as well. You need to see a colorectal surgeon.

Question 3

so last night i farted from my vagina or so it seemed and it smelled a bit.. i've been having ongoing on and of pain down there for the last 6 months and currently waiting to be seen by gynae.

is it a fistula? i've had none of the causes though

Accepted Answer

Gynecologist: Hello.

It is difficult to know if it a fistula without a proper evaluation.
It is a possibility though, among many other more common than a fistula, like an infection.
I recommend you to visit your gynecologist as soon as possible, even if the symptoms disappear.

I hope this helps.

Question 4

hi, i have a problem with fistulas, the last being on the outer layer of the vagina, i recently started having unbearable pains on the opp side ?

Accepted Answer

Crohn's: Multiple fistulas at the anus can be a sign of several problems, but the most common may be crohn's disease.
See your colorectal surgeon.

Question 5

how to identify if there is a fistula between urethra and vagina?

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See doctor: Constant leakage of urine through vagina.  See your doctor who can examine you and help identify the problem.

Question 6

will you still pee thru urethra if you have a fistula or does it all come out vagina?

Accepted Answer

Urethra possible: some urine may come from urethra

Question 7

if i had a fistula would the poop only come out vagina when you poop or all the time?

Accepted Answer

All the time: Since the anal sphincter is below the vagina, feces would extrude into the vagina at all times without attempting to defecate.

Question 8

brown coming from vagina. smells like feces. suspect rectovaginal fistula. go to er now, or wait for gyno tues.? easier to diagnosis while symptomatic? concerned symptoms might be gone tues., hindering dx.

Accepted Answer

Gyn: Er cannot fix.
If fever, chills, etc may need er.
Cause?
Many pregnancies, episiotomy, surgery, cancers, diverticulitis!

Question 9

when im sitting down and i fart, i feel like air bubble leave near my vagina lips. is this fistula? no surgery or child birth?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: A fistula is not likely in this situation. When you pass gas, it has to go somewhere. If you're sitting down, it's likely some of the air travels *ahem* forward and causes that sensation. If you're worried, your GYN take a look. Fístulas aren't very common in young, healthy patients.

Question 10

tiny bubbles coming from my urethra maybe my vagina postpartum.  i had a ct and a cystoscopy and my urologist didn't find a fistula. what test next?

Accepted Answer

Fistula: You can have a fistula between the rectum and vagina or from the rectum and bladder. See a colorectal surgeon for anoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.

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So last night i farted from my vagina or so it seemed and it smelled a bit.. i've been having ongoing on and of pain down there for the last 6 months and currently waiting to be seen by gynae. is it a fistula? i've had none of the causes though

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Hi, i have a problem with fistulas, the last being on the outer layer of the vagina, i recently started having unbearable pains on the opp side ?

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How to identify if there is a fistula between urethra and vagina?

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Will you still pee thru urethra if you have a fistula or does it all come out vagina?

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If i had a fistula would the poop only come out vagina when you poop or all the time?

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Brown coming from vagina. smells like feces. suspect rectovaginal fistula. go to er now, or wait for gyno tues.? easier to diagnosis while symptomatic? concerned symptoms might be gone tues., hindering dx.

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When im sitting down and i fart, i feel like air bubble leave near my vagina lips. is this fistula? no surgery or child birth?

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Tiny bubbles coming from my urethra maybe my vagina postpartum. i had a ct and a cystoscopy and my urologist didn't find a fistula. what test next?

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