An Overview
Anal Fistula is a small tunnel that develops between the end of the bowel and the skin around the anus. They are mostly caused by infection near the anus. Anal fistulas are most likely to cause different types of discomfort like skin irritation. One cannot get rid of the skin irritation on their own. And in many cases, surgery is recommended.
Anal fistulas are the result of an infection of the anal glands. Anal fistulas cause chronic and often severe pain. The pain may be experienced as a burning sensation and/or pricking, cutting or stinging sensations.
Probable Treatment
Causes of Anal Fistulas
There are plenty of things that can cause anal fistulas but mostly clogged anal glands and anal abscesses cause anal fistulas. Other things that cause anal fistulas include:
● Trauma
● Sexually Transmitted Disease
● Radiation
Medical therapy
It consists of various antibiotics to kill bacteria in the anus (probiotics) as well as various medications to control pain and/or reduce swelling.
Symptoms of Anal Fistulas
Anal fistulas cause discomfort and sometimes can become severe. Symptoms of anal fistulas include ● Skin irritation around the anus ● Pain and swelling around the anus ● Bleeding ● Pus or blood in the stool ● A constant Pain while moving around, coughing or stool ● Redness or swelling around the anus ● Fever, chills and fatigue ● Difficulty in controlling the bowel movement