Basics Of Anal Fistula

 

What is a Fistula in ano?

 

A fistula in ano, in simplified terms, is a communication between the anal canal and the skin around the anus. The anal canal contains a number of glands which occasionally get clogged and infected, leading to the formation of an abscess. About half of these abscesses may develop into a fistula. Contact The best Fistula Doctor in Kolkata

CAUSES

The most common cause of anal fistula is anal abscesses secondary to an infection in the anal glands and the perianal region. Other conditions that can cause an anal fistula to include:

• Crohn’s disease
• Radiation
• Trauma
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Tuberculosis
• Diverticulitis 
• Cancer

SYMPTOMS

The signs and symptoms of an anal fistula include:

• Foul-smelling drainage (pus) from an opening around the anus
• Bleeding from the perianal region
• Relief after pus drainage
• Pain and swelling in the skin around the anus
• Irritation of the skin around the anus
• Pain during passage of stool
• Fever, chills and a general feeling of fatigue

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