Anal fistula history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Manpreet Kaur, MD [2]

History and symptoms

Anal fistulae can present with many different symptoms:

• Pain
• Discharge - either bloody or purulent
• Pruritus ani - itching
• Systemic symptoms if abscess becomes infected