Early Fistula Symptoms : Diagnosis, Treatment Options & Next Steps
2 months ago
I am having a problem in the anal area, where I notice small pimples and occasional pus or liquid discharge, which makes me feel that this could be the starting stage of a fistula. I have not consulted any doctor yet and have not undergone any tests. I want to understand whether this condition can be treated with medicines alone or if surgery is required, how a fistula is properly diagnosed, and what the next steps in treatment usually are.
Answers (1)
An anal fistula cannot be accurately diagnosed or treated without a proper medical examination. The presence of pimples or pus discharge around the anal area usually indicates that internal tracts have formed, which include an internal opening and an external opening. This happens when infected material and stool particles get trapped inside, leading to pus formation and discharge.
Medicines may reduce external symptoms temporarily, but they cannot close the internal opening, which is the main cause of the problem. That is why fistula or abscess cannot be permanently cured with medicines alone.
To understand the exact extent of the condition, doctors first advise diagnostic tests such as sonography or MRI, which show the length and depth of the internal tract. Based on these findings, the doctor will recommend the most appropriate treatment, which is usually surgical.
Therefore, consulting a doctor at the earliest is essential for correct diagnosis and timely treatment.
Early consultation prevents surgery in many cases!
Early consultation prevents surgery in many cases!
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