A member asked:

My boil popped and now it won't stop bleeding. is it just draining ? don't hurt anymore and i am keeping it very clean. it was 2 inches from my anus.

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Dr. Peter Wilk answered

Specializes in Surgery - Colorectal

Poss. anal fistula: Your history suggests that you may have an anal fistula which is an infection in an anal gland which first appears as a 'boil' and then continues to drain. Keeping it clean is important, but you do need to see a specialist. If you have an anal fistula, you would need an operation - simple, day surgery. It doesn't sound serious, but you should see a doctor who can make a diagnose. Peter wilk, md.

Answered 5/18/2018

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