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What to do if i have a peri anal abscess which keeps coming back?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Speak to your: doctor , some times Crohns disease my give recurrent anal abscess and fistulas

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 7/30/2014

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You probably: have an anal fistula. Consult a colorectal surgeon, who can prescribe best treatment, which might include surgical fistulotomy.

Dr Roth agreed

Answered 8/1/2014

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