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A 38-year-old female asked:

Can a rectovaginal fistula appear years after child birth? had 4 pregnancies and tore every time. now i have vaginal gas. please advise. thank you.

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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered

Family Medicine 34 years experience

Yes: I think your self-diagnosis is correct. Yes the fistula take time to develop. Let your OB/GYN know about these symptoms.

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