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Carlos Cuenca, MD (General surgery)

Dr. Cuenca graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is currently a categorical surgical resident at UC Davis Health.

Aiko Yoshioka, MD

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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  • Anal itching

  • Anal pruritus

  • Anal pain

  • Anal abscess

  • Anus feels like its burning

  • Pruritus ani

  • The problem area has swollen

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is anal fistula?

This condition involves a tunnel forming between the anus and the surrounding skin. Patients are at risk for recurrent infections, often connected to inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease.

Symptoms of anal fistula

  • Hemorrhoids (piles) or a lump at the anus

  • Pain over the anus

  • Itching around the anus

  • Pus from around the anus or anus itself

  • Swelling of the affected area

Questions your doctor may ask to check for anal fistula

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose anal fistula

  • Do you have hemorrhoids (piles) or a lump at the anus?

  • Do you have anal pain?

  • Do you have itching of the anal region?

  • Do you have pus from around the anus or anus itself?

  • Is the affected area swollen?

Treatment for anal fistula

Surgery is typically needed since they rarely heal independently. Treating the underlying cause, such as bowel inflammation, helps prevent fistulas from coming back.

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References

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    https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i1/12.htm

  • Mei Z, Wang Q, Zhang Y, Liu P, Ge M, Du P, Yang W, He Y. Risk Factors for Recurrence after anal fistula surgery: A meta-analysis. Int J Surg. 2019 Sep;69:153-164. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.08.003. Epub 2019 Aug 7. PMID: 31400504.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1743919119301931?via%3Dihub

  • Amato A, Bottini C, De Nardi P, Giamundo P, Lauretta A, Realis Luc A, Piloni V. Evaluation and management of perianal abscess and anal fistula: SICCR position statement. Tech Coloproctol. 2020 Feb;24(2):127-143. doi: 10.1007/s10151-019-02144-1. Epub 2020 Jan 23. PMID: 31974827.

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  • Seow-Choen F, Nicholls RJ. Anal fistula. Br J Surg. 1992 Mar;79(3):197-205. doi: 10.1002/bjs.1800790304. PMID: 1555083.

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Reviewed By:

Carlos Cuenca, MD

Carlos Cuenca, MD (General surgery)

Dr. Cuenca graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is currently a categorical surgical resident at UC Davis Health.

Aiko Yoshioka, MD

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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