There is no such thing as self-healing in anal fistulas. This thought will only cause the patient to lose time and worsen the situation. It is also claimed that advanced fistula formation triggers skin cancer in that area.
The treatment of anal fistula is surgery. Antibiotic treatment can only be used for supportive purposes, it has no curative effect. In the surgical treatment of fistula, this long channel containing inflammation, called the fistula tract, is opened and scraped. The anal sphincters will also be affected during this process. The magnitude of this effect is related to the experience and knowledge of the surgeon.
What happens if the fistula is not treated?
In this case, the fistula continues to develop and spread by branching out over the years, and treatment becomes increasingly difficult. The ongoing inflammatory process in the area can lead to cancer. Due to the constant inflammatory discharge, fungus develops around the anus and constant itching occurs in the anal area.
What is Anal Fistula?
Anal fistula is an abnormal connection in the form of an inflamed canal between the inner surface of the anus and the skin outside the anus. It may be in the form of a single channel or it may consist of several channels in the form of tree branches. It also resembles the paths made by a mole underground. However, the places where these roads pass are very important, because there are muscles in this region that are very important in human life in terms of their functions. If a fistula has occurred once, it means that there will be constant inflammation. Spontaneous recovery is very rare and requires treatment.
What are the causes of anal fistula?
The most important cause of anal fistula and abscess is the inflammation of the glands under the skin in the anus and between the muscles. The causes of anal fistula can be listed as follows:
Acute diarrheal attack, Trauma caused by foreign body or hard defecation, Inflamed anal fissures, Inflamed anal hematomas, Intestinal parasites, Anal pinworms, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, Tuberculosis, Intestinal fungi. , Cancers, Inflammations of the lower abdominal region, Serious genital infections.
What are the symptoms of anal fistula?
Pain and swelling in and around the anus
Itching and burning in the anus
Difficulty in sitting
br /> Redness in the anus
Fullness in the anus
Bad-smelling or bloody discharge around the anus
Dirty underwear
Fever
Painful urination
Constipation
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