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Can an anal fistula have little or no pain? pus collects around rectum when i sit, but the small hole bleeds after bm. no bm pain during, little after
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Yes: You should consult with a general surgeon who specializes in this condition you are likely to get recurrent infections or abscesses unless you treat your problem.
Answered 7/1/2013
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Yes: It can simply drain without pain. You should definitely have this treated, however. There are some very well respected colon and rectal surgeons in your region that can provide you very good care.
Answered 9/3/2013
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Symptoms: minor rectal bleeding (presumably at anus, red blood), painful defection (pain in rectum/anus area), feces of extremely huge size. Pain during prolong sitting. If sigmoidoscopy is required?
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