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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The hallmark of [[anal fistula]] is [[rectal pain]] during [[defecation]], [[sitting]] and [[cough]]. A positive history of [[Crohns disease]], [[Rectal]] abscess, [[Obstetric]] injury and prior [[anorectal]] injury is suggestive of anal fistula. Common symptoms are intermittent [[rectal]] [[pain]] during [[defecation]], [[sitting]] and any activity, [[pain]] is throbbing in quality and sometimes occur throughout the day and resolved by opening the track, recurrent perianal malodourous [[discharge]], perianal bloody [[discharge]], perianal [[pruritis]]. Less common symptoms of anal fistula are [[fever]] and [[pain]] referred to [[thighs]], [[Low back pain|low back]], or [[buttocks]]. | |||
==History and Symptoms== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
*The hallmark of anal fistula is [ | *The hallmark of [[anal fistula]] is rectal [[pain]] during [[defecation]], [[sitting]] and [[cough]]. | ||
* | *A positive history of [[Crohns disease]], [[Rectal]] abscess, [[Obstetric]] injury and prior [[anorectal]] injury is suggestive of [[anal fistula]]. | ||
===Common Symptoms=== | ===Common Symptoms=== | ||
Common symptoms of [ | Common symptoms of anal fistula are:<ref name="pmid1555083">{{cite journal |vauthors=Seow-Choen F, Nicholls RJ |title=Anal fistula |journal=Br J Surg |volume=79 |issue=3 |pages=197–205 |year=1992 |pmid=1555083 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid27824697">{{cite journal |vauthors=Vogel JD, Johnson EK, Morris AM, Paquette IM, Saclarides TJ, Feingold DL, Steele SR |title=Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Anorectal Abscess, Fistula-in-Ano, and Rectovaginal Fistula |journal=Dis. Colon Rectum |volume=59 |issue=12 |pages=1117–1133 |year=2016 |pmid=27824697 |doi=10.1097/DCR.0000000000000733 |url=}}</ref><ref name="urlwww.fascrs.org">{{cite web |url=https://www.fascrs.org/sites/default/files/downloads/publication/clinical_practice_guideline_for_the_management_of_anorectal_abscess_fistula-in-ano_and_rectovaginal_fistula.pdf |title=www.fascrs.org |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
*[ | *Intermittent [[rectal pain]] during [[defecation]], [[sitting]] and any activity. | ||
*[ | **[[Pain]] is throbbing in quality and sometimes occur throughout the day and resolved by opening the track. | ||
*[ | *Recurrent perianal malodourous [[discharge]]. | ||
*Perianal bloody [[discharge]]. | |||
*Perianal [[pruritis]]. | |||
===Less Common Symptoms=== | ===Less Common Symptoms=== | ||
Less common symptoms of [ | Less common symptoms of anal fistula: | ||
*[ | *If anal fistula gets [[infected]], It can lead to deeper [[abscesses]], such as those that form in the [[Supralevator abscess|supralevator]] or high ischiorectal space presents with:<ref name="pmid3792160">{{cite journal |vauthors=Held D, Khubchandani I, Sheets J, Stasik J, Rosen L, Riether R |title=Management of anorectal horseshoe abscess and fistula |journal=Dis. Colon Rectum |volume=29 |issue=12 |pages=793–7 |year=1986 |pmid=3792160 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid8273946">{{cite journal |vauthors=Herr CH, Williams JC |title=Supralevator anorectal abscess presenting as acute low back pain and sciatica |journal=Ann Emerg Med |volume=23 |issue=1 |pages=132–5 |year=1994 |pmid=8273946 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="urlwww.smj.org.sa">{{cite web |url=https://www.smj.org.sa/index.php/smj/article/viewFile/8936/6371 |title=www.smj.org.sa |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
*[ | **[[Pain]] that is referred to the [[perineum]], [[Low back pain|low back]], or [[buttocks]]. | ||
**High [[fever]] with [[chills]] and [[rigors]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
The hallmark of anal fistula is rectal pain during defecation, sitting and cough. A positive history of Crohns disease, Rectal abscess, Obstetric injury and prior anorectal injury is suggestive of anal fistula. Common symptoms are intermittent rectal pain during defecation, sitting and any activity, pain is throbbing in quality and sometimes occur throughout the day and resolved by opening the track, recurrent perianal malodourous discharge, perianal bloody discharge, perianal pruritis. Less common symptoms of anal fistula are fever and pain referred to thighs, low back, or buttocks.
History and Symptoms
- The hallmark of anal fistula is rectal pain during defecation, sitting and cough.
- A positive history of Crohns disease, Rectal abscess, Obstetric injury and prior anorectal injury is suggestive of anal fistula.
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of anal fistula are:[1][2][3]
- Intermittent rectal pain during defecation, sitting and any activity.
- Pain is throbbing in quality and sometimes occur throughout the day and resolved by opening the track.
- Recurrent perianal malodourous discharge.
- Perianal bloody discharge.
- Perianal pruritis.
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of anal fistula:
- If anal fistula gets infected, It can lead to deeper abscesses, such as those that form in the supralevator or high ischiorectal space presents with:[4][5][6]
References
- ↑ Seow-Choen F, Nicholls RJ (1992). "Anal fistula". Br J Surg. 79 (3): 197–205. PMID 1555083.
- ↑ Vogel JD, Johnson EK, Morris AM, Paquette IM, Saclarides TJ, Feingold DL, Steele SR (2016). "Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Anorectal Abscess, Fistula-in-Ano, and Rectovaginal Fistula". Dis. Colon Rectum. 59 (12): 1117–1133. doi:10.1097/DCR.0000000000000733. PMID 27824697.
- ↑ "www.fascrs.org" (PDF).
- ↑ Held D, Khubchandani I, Sheets J, Stasik J, Rosen L, Riether R (1986). "Management of anorectal horseshoe abscess and fistula". Dis. Colon Rectum. 29 (12): 793–7. PMID 3792160.
- ↑ Herr CH, Williams JC (1994). "Supralevator anorectal abscess presenting as acute low back pain and sciatica". Ann Emerg Med. 23 (1): 132–5. PMID 8273946.
- ↑ "www.smj.org.sa".