Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can you still try to conceive, and safely carry a baby to term while having an actively draining rectal fistula? do not have crohnes or diabetes.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Please wait: OB MD's prenatal and delivery care is complicated enough without a draining rectal fistula sending active bacteria across the perineum contaminating every pelvic exam and delivery. Besides, you may need surgery to remove the fistula if the tract does not heal on its' own. Please wait for conception for the best outcome for your anticipated future baby and most importantly, yourself.
Answered 11/17/2016
899 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If my pus filled gum fistula drains by itself does this present a larger problem than one that does not?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a fistula and undergoing hd tor 2 yrs and i lift weights that's ok w/ my doc. Is there a limit w/ the weights i carry and is my fistula safe?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had anal fistula surgery on Thursday and have some clear mucusy fluid draining, is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi, i had a fistula on my gum and it drained by itself. the tooth does not hurt anymore and i feel fine. should i be concerned ?
9 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
A member asked:
Feeling scared cuz of perianal fistula and the recurring access that bleeds every couple of days, cuz of the amount of bleeding and draining ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Could you tell me if this consistently draining anal abscess isn't painful could it still be a fistula?
I had a surgery for anal fistula november last year and some plastic threads was put inside of me to serve as drains. It still drains, what do I do?
Chronic dental fistula for 1yr caused by tooth extraction, hole in sinus closed now, no sinus symptoms. 2 failed ops. Still pus draining. Any ideas?
Will irritable bowel syndrome affect my ability to conceive or carry a baby?
Can prediabetes carry some of the same symptoms of type 2 or 1 diabetes?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
