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Anal fistula: Signs, symptoms and treatment options

An anal fistula is a small tunnel that forms between the end of the bowel and the skin around the anus. It typically develops following an anal abscess, which is an infected cavity filled with pus. If an abscess does not heal properly, a fistula can form as the body creates a pathway to drain the infection. Anal fistulas can cause significant discomfort and may require medical intervention to manage effectively.

Rectal bleeding: Why is there blood in my stool?

Finding blood in your stool and not knowing what's caused it can be frightening. Most of the time it's not something to be worried about and the reason for it can be discovered after a quick visit to your doctor. But, on rare occasions, further tests are need to find out exactly what's going on. Professor Richard Cohen, a leading colorectal surgeon based in London, explains a bit more about this symptom.

What is a fistula?

You can develop fistulas in different parts of the body, but they will often form from an abscess that has not healed properly. Mr Richard Cohen is an experienced colorectal surgeon with particular expertise in treating fistulas, and here he provides a quick summary about them.

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