Symptoms of anal fistula in men

Anal fistula is also known as "rectal fistula of the anal opening". The vast majority of anal fistulas are caused by the rupture of the duodenal cyst at the anal opening or after incision and release of pus. It is a common anal disease in men. So what are the symptoms of anal fistula in men, how is anal fistula caused, and what are the harms of anal fistula? The following editor will introduce it in detail for everyone.

What are the symptoms of anal fistula in men?

The clinical symptom of anal fistula is the discharge of a small amount of purulent, stubborn, mucous secretions from the external opening of the fistula. Large high-positioned anal fistulas, because the fistula duct is located outside the contraction and is not controlled by the contraction, often have secretions and gas discharge. Due to the irritation of the secretions, the anal opening becomes damp and itchy, and sometimes eczema occurs. When the external opening heals and a cyst forms in the fistula duct, significant pain may be felt, and it may also be accompanied by systemic infectious symptoms such as fever, shivering, and fatigue. The symptoms will be relieved after the cyst is ruptured or the drainage method is cut open.

1. Putrefaction.

The amount of concentrated fluid is related to the length of the fistula. Newborns have more pus in their fistulas, and the secretions irritate the skin and cause itching and discomfort. When the external opening is blocked or healed latently, concentrated fluid accumulates in the fistula, causing local swelling and pain, and even fever. Later, the closed fistula opening ruptures and the symptoms begin to subside.

2. Pain.

If the fistula is smooth and not inflamed, there is usually no pain, only local swelling and discomfort, which worsens when walking. When the fistula is infected or the discharge of concentrated fluid is blocked and swelling and inflammation occur, pain may occur. Internal fistulas often cause burning discomfort under the duodenum and anus, and pain during defecation.

3. Itching.

Because the concentrated liquid continuously irritates the skin around the anus, it often causes itching, a damp and cold discomfort around the anus, skin discoloration, peeling of the outer skin, proliferation and thickening of fibrous tissue, and sometimes eczema.

4. Difficult bowel movements.

If the mixed anal fistula does not heal for a long time, it may cause large fibrous scars or annular cords to form around the duodenum of the anus, affecting the left ventricle and closure of the anus, making defecation difficult and causing a feeling of constant urination.

5. Systemic symptoms.

During the inflammatory response period and when complex anal fistula recurs, fever of varying degrees may occur, or be accompanied by long-term chronic wasting symptoms such as weight loss, anemia, and qi and blood deficiency.

What causes anal fistula?

1. It is caused by unhygienic diet and lifestyle for many years. Unhygienic diet will cause diarrhea, and long-term diarrhea will cause anal fistula.

2. During defecation and urination, the external anal sphincter is often in spasm due to contraction or inflammation, which is also a key cause of anal fistula.

3. Due to hemorrhoids and other intestinal diseases, this is also a key cause of anal fistula.

4. Some non-intestinal diseases such as tuberculosis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, etc. can also cause anal fistula.