Anal Fissure Support Forum

... if it was only an abscess behind the fissure he would make a small incision under the fissure horizontally and drain the abscess. If there was a fistula tract behind the abscess he would de roof it and lay it open to drain. He didn't think another round of antibiotics would work. I have another ...

... a visit to the Out patient clinic for my perianal abscess, the phycisian said it's healing fine but you just never know it would turn in to a fistula. I was happy about the progress and all and the next follow up is 8 weeks later. For the next few weeks, wound discharge just coming back and ...

... 10th I had the surgery (exploration) She was able to confirm the the fissure had become an abscess and was beginning to heal and forming a fistula. She performed a Fistulotomy and de-roofed the fistula. I was stressing over the surgery as it was my first, but that went pretty easy and the ...

Does anyone have experience with muscle-sparing techniques that do not touch the sphincter for anal fistula? I know they are much less effective than fistulotomy, but it may be a way at least to buy time...

Thanks for any input if so.

... came out and there were these odd little cores that were attached in the middle, almost looking like chia seeds. Now, I have no idea if I have a fistula or not or WHAT this even is... but I've read that stool can pass through fistulas... and I have been eating chia seeds... would it be CRAZY ...

... So I made an appointment to see him. He examined me EXTERNALLY only. He stated that clearly I had a fissure, and it could be that I also had a fistula, based on the amount of swelling. If there is a lot of swelling in the area over a long period of time, apparently your body tends to create ...

Hi all - I had my fistulotomy 5 days ago. Question for everyone: 1. Did you use a handheld shower and clean the anal area? I do a bath (in tub) 4 times a day followed by a shower. 2. Do you put gauze actually up in your butt cheek near the anal opening? Or - is it sufficient to just wear a pad or li...

hi people I'm just looking for advice/personal experiences from people as to the warning signs of an impending fistula or an abscess formation. 1. Did you notice any signs or were there certain symptoms you felt before you developed a fistula/abscess? 2. What was the cause and ...

... case this time and so he sent me for an ultrasound and MRI. After several months of waiting to get an ultrasound and MRI they diagnosed me with a fistula. Which made sense as I would be in lots of pain when having bowel movements. This was a big pain as I had to keep gauze in the area 24/7 as ...

Hi friends, Finally decided to register in the website and ask my question after reading the forums for long time. I have transphincetric fistula and 3 weeks before had Seton placed by general surgeon. Had a doctor visit a week before and gave the following options, 1- simply remove Seton in ...