A 41-year-old member asked:
My husband has had surgery 4 xs for an anal fistula and will need a 5th, is this common?
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Dr. Eric Kaplananswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 44 years experience
Not common: But not rare. Depends if the fistulas are in the exact same place and how they were treated surgically, how complex the fistulas were and whether the correct surgery was performed. Fistulas can recur if incompletely treated at the time of surgery. See a colorectal surgeon for more complex fistulas as your husband has. Also consider whether he has been tested for crohn's disease.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Is it a problem if i'm on my period when I have surgery to have an anal fistula removed?
Dr. Eric Kaplananswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 44 years experience
No: It should not have significant impact on your surgery, however you might feel better dealing with your surgery between cycles.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Taking movicol 26.12.16 - to this day had anal fistula surgery 5.6.17 doctor said its ok but want to be sure i red something 2 years not sure!
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Should be ok: Movicol is an OTC laxative and should be safe.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Fistula surgery 5.6.17 fistula healed from top to the anal hole theres a small hole left else is closed up and looking good how long to fully heal?
Dr. James Goodpasteranswered
Dentistry 31 years experience
Check With Doctor: The surgeon (or a nurse in the office) should be able to answer this. Generally, the doctor will want to see you for follow-up after most any surgery... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
I had surgery on an anal fistula 7 days ago, and there's now a lot of pus. Is this ok?
Dr. Wesley Marquartanswered
General Surgery 20 years experience
No: Pus is a sign of infection. You should see your surgeon asap.
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A male asked:
Hello I have a multiple opening Anal fistula for 3 years but I am to much afraid to do the surgery because of the pain how painful is the post surgery?
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Truth be told: many many patients of mine have commented that the post operative fistula removal period is a good deal LESS than the ongoing pain when the fistula i... Read More
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