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*If anal fistula gets infected, It can lead to | *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: | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Manpreet Kaur, MD [2]
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 include:
- 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:
- 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.