A 33-year-old member asked:
how much time will it take for the cure of anal fistula with abscess formation?
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Dr. Mark Pack answered
31 years experience General Surgery
Variable: It is hard to say how long it will take to heal. Without knowing how bad the fistula and the abscess is, I cannot answer your question accurately.
Answered on Jul 20, 2014
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Sepsis: Yes, if you're becoming "septic.".
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