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Anal fistula
An anal fistula is an abnormal connection or tract that connects the inside lining of the colon or rectum with the outside skin. It intermittently drains pus and can cause discomfort, pain, itching, and other symptoms. It most commonly occurs as a consequence of an abscess in the same area. This may require outpatient surgery to treat the problem.
Dr. Kyle Cologne reviewed this
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Can i exercise with an anal fistula?
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What are the symptoms of an anal fistula?
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How much a lasser cirugy an anal fistula?
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What happens if an anal fistula is untreated?
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What happens if an anal fistula is not treated?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Can you please tell me what causes an anal fistula?
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What happens if an anal fistula goes untreated for a year?
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A 33-year old male asked:
Were can make lasser cirugy an anal fistula? And how much?
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A 32-year old asked:
Are anal fistulas minor annoyances or serious medical problems?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Is there any possible complications for untreated anal fistula?
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A 53-year old asked:
Are there several different procedures for treating anal fistulas?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is it okay to leave an anal fistula untreated for a year, or will it get bigger?
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A 29-year old female asked:
If I had an anal fistula what would be the exact symptoms and would they become more obvious after I had just been to the toilet?
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A 21-year old male asked:
How to stop anal fistula from getting infected? does diet help?
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A 37-year old asked:
Are there medicines for anal fistulas, or is surgery the only option?
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A 33-year old asked:
How much time will it take for the cure of anal fistula with abscess formation?
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A 23-year old asked:
Is surgery for an anal fistula more painful than just leaving the fistula alone?
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A 23-year old male asked:
After anal fistula surgery, how much time should it take before i can start gyming?
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A 41-year old asked:
My husband has had surgery 4 xs for an anal fistula and will need a 5th, is this common?
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A 54-year old male asked:
I undergone for anal fistula operation before two days.Now for how many days I have to go for dressing to the docor?
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A 24-year old male asked:
I have a flat, firm and painful area around the external opening of my anal fistula.When I press on the area it hurts?What could it be?
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A 24-year old male asked:
I had anal fistula 2 month ago and it keeps draining. Last two days I have been feel sick. I squeez it and a lot of stuff drained out. What do I do?
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A 41-year old female asked:
What treatment for anal fistula?
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How to prevent recurrence of anal fistula?
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A 49-year old asked:
What are the best treatment for an anal fistula?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Is there a non surgical procedure for anal fistula?
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A 50-year old asked:
What is the most effective treatment for an anal fistula?
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A member asked:
What the difference between anal fissure and anal fistula?
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A 40-year old asked:
Could a hard fall cause an anorectal abscess and anal fistula?
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Can you explain the difference between anal fissure and anal fistula?
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