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*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: | *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:<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> | ||
**Pain that is referred to the perineum, low back, or buttocks. | **Pain that is referred to the perineum, low back, or buttocks. | ||
**High fever with chills and rigors. | **High fever with chills and rigors. | ||
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Overview
The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
History and Symptoms
- The hallmark of anal fistula is rectal pain during defecation, sitting and cough.
- A positive history of Crohn disease, Obstetric injury and prior anorectal injury is suggestive of anal fistula.
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of anal fistula include:[1][2]
- 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 tract
- 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:[3][4]
- Pain that is referred to the perineum, low back, or buttocks.
- High fever with chills and rigors.
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.
- ↑ 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.