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Hemorrhoids
Itchy anus
Rectal pain
Hurts to poop
Skin around anus sore and red
Hard lump near anus under the skin
Painful bowel movements
Lump near anus
Rectal bleeding no pain
Yellow discharge from anus
Swelling near anus no pain
Swelling near anus with pain
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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.
Typical Symptoms of Anal Fistula
- Diagnosed with Crohn's disease in the past
- Hemorrhoids or lumps around the anus
- Itching around the anus
- Pus from around the anus or anus itself
- Anal pain
- Swelling in the affected area
- Accidentally passed motion or leaked stool
- Fever
Diagnostic Questions for Anal Fistula
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you been diagnosed with Crohn's disease?
- Do you have hemorrhoids or lumps around your anus?
- Do you have anal itching?
- Do you have pus around or in the anus?
- Are you experiencing anal pain?
Treatment of 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.
Reviewed By:
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 (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.
Content updated on Jul 10, 2024
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