by Ever the Optimist » 15 Oct 2012, 14:54
Hey JBird,
I started with a fissure and then an abcess and a fistula and pus was certainly a symptom of the fistula. From what I've researched a fistula is more likely to pus than a fissure, which tends to bleed more, but pus discharge is still possible. I would definately go back just to make sure you don't have an infection at this stage, especially if it smells bad...It's also possible for a fissure to abscess and a fistula to form from the abscess, so glad to hear you are getting it all checked out under a EUA. I've had two and coming up for my third. The first time for me was a thorough examination and diagnosis and they advised me of the next course of action when my fistula appeared. I suspect they'll take a good look, see what's going on and then reschedule you for surgery depending on what they find. At this stage, they'll go through the options they may or may not have to take. They knew I had a fistula and advised on what courses of action they would take depending on the state of the fistula (which turned out to be very small luckily) I woke up and found they had performed a simple fistulomy. My final (I hope) EUA is a check to ensure everything has healed the way it should....
Good luck with it all and keep updating :)
Chronic Fissure diagnosed December 2011
Healed by Diltiazem around Feb 2013
Anal Fistula followed burst abscess in June 2012
2 internal troublesome piles remain & suspected, but undiagnosed, ongoing Levator Ani type symptoms & flare-ups