Rectal fistula is a medical condition where there is a unwanted connection is developed between the rectum and any other organ of the body. Normally it’s the vagina with which the unwanted connection is developed. Rectal fistula is a very serious condition specially when the connection is with the vagina. If the opening between the rectum and vagina is wide it will allow both flatulence and feces to escape through the vagina which can be real gross. This also leads to urinary and vaginal infections.
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Some of the most Common Symptoms of Rectal Fistula Include
1. Throbbing pain ,itching and discomfort in the regions in and around the anus.
2. Abscess releases watery puss or mucus which is stained with blood.
3. Repeated bouts of fever
4. Diarrheas
5. Loss of appetite
6. Weight loss
7. Nausea
8. Vomiting
Like its causes symptoms of vaginal fistula are also varied and hence diagnosis of fistula by simply looking at the symptoms .it is important to note that Vaginal fistula symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Vaginal fistula signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticeable by a doctor.
Rectal fistula can also develop during the trauma of childbirth. Also in places where there is no proper facilities of health care for woman it can take place. Even women who have been gang raped can also suffer from the complications of rectal fistula.
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Rectal fistula can also show symptoms of other diseases.
Some of these Disease Include
1.rectal carcinoma
2.diverticular disease of the bowel
3.crohns disease
Several Diagnosis Test need also be taken in order to completely come to the conclusion that its rectal fistula.
They include
1.anoscope
2.biopsy
3.ultrasound
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Rectal fistulas are serious complications and as compared to other kind of fistulas and they never heal by themselves. The most popular method of treatment of rectal fistula is surgery. During the surgery the doctor cuts the fistula and drains the puss out through an opening. |