Anal fistula grows around the anus, clinically it is short for anorectal fistula, refers to the infectious disease of the rectum and the skin around the anus, it is more common in perianal diseases.
Anal fistula usually around the anus there will be a fistula external mouth, periodic pus, pus discharge is not smooth or inflammation, will feel swollen and painful lumps, due to the pus outflow stimulation to the perianal skin will appear perianal itching and moisture, etc., when serious, it will lead to systemic symptoms, such as defecation difficulties, defecation of blood, depression, etc., secondary infection when the fever symptoms.
The anal fistula itself is difficult to heal itself, after diagnosis generally need to cooperate with the doctor for radical surgical treatment, such as anal fistula resection, anal fistula hanging line surgery, etc., to avoid repeated attacks.
The daily life of patients with fistula preventive measures, need to quit smoking and alcohol, reasonable diet, avoid eating spicy cold stimulating food. Keep perianal hygiene clean, avoid sedentary, moderate exercise, improve body immunity.