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An anal fistula is a channel that develops between the rectal interior and the outer anal skin, generally from an anorectal abscess. It develops under the skin and is open at both ends.
In most cases, it is a single canal, while other cases may find the fistula has branched into multiple openings in the skin. Fistulas unfortunately rarely heal on their own, prompting the need for surgery.
While the below symptoms can help you sort out the likelihood that you have an anal fistula, it is always important to seek the care of a professional colorectal surgeon. This way, your diagnosis can be 100% accurate, leading to treatment that can help you find relief.
Anal fistula symptoms include:
In most cases, untreated anal abscesses are the cause of anal fistulas. An anal abscess is an infected pocket of pus in or around the anorectal area. While anal abscesses can usually be treated with antibiotics, some cases require more comprehensive measures to fully eliminate the infection. Statistics indicate that about 50% of anal abscesses will develop into an anal fistula.
Proper and swift treatment of an anal abscess can prevent the development of anal fistulas. To help you determine if you have an anal abscess, we’ve listed the symptoms below.
If you experience any of these, please make an appointment to see Dr. Murrell for a professional diagnosis:
In treating anal fistulas, Dr. Murtaza Pithawala will use one of several techniques in the effort to provide total relief. His surgical approaches to anal fistulas are designed to treat the fistula while preventing any muscular damage to the sphincter. After a thorough exam to determine the extent and nature of the fistula, Dr. Murtaza Pithawala will thoroughly discuss your options. If you are suffering from severe rectal pain, it may be time to seek what patients are calling the most effective anal fistula surgery Dubai has to offer.