What is anal fistula?
Inside the anus are small glands that can get infected and create abscesses (collection of pus). An anal fistula is almost always the result of a previous abscess. A fistula is a small tunnel that forms under the skin and connects a previously infected anal abscess to the skin around the anus.
How do members experience anal fistula?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with anal fistula*
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Stress
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for anal fistula*
Who has anal fistula on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 4 | |
20s | 10 | |
30s | 22 | |
40s | 62 | |
50s | 54 | |
60s | 38 | |
70+ | 15 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 121 | |
Female | 83 |