Fistula after surgery: what are the consequences for the patient?

Fistula of the rectum - a disease that is considered not very dangerous to health, if you turn to a specialist in time. As a rule, it is deleted by an operative way. Fistula after surgery usually does not provoke the occurrence of complications.

The term "fistula of the rectum" should be understood as a deep channel that forms around the anus between the rectum and the skin. This becomes a consequence of inflammation and inflammation in the tissues that are in direct contact with the rectum.

Fistula is a wound on the skin near the anal opening, with pressure on which there are purulent and spotting discharge.

People of any age can detect a fistula of the rectum. After the operation, according to statistics and physicians' statements, the patient's recovery is quick and painless.

The main causes of fistulae

Fistula occurs:

1. Patients with acute paraproctitis.

2. People with a diagnosis of Crohn's disease.

3. In patients with diseases, diverticulitis, chlamydia, tuberculosis of the rectum, AIDS, syphilis and malignant tumors.

Consequences that cause fistulae

Basically, the fistula of the rectum does not cause any fear. However, if you refuse to take a serious treatment under the supervision of a doctor, a fistula can cause illnesses that are life-threatening:

• increasing the area of infection from the fistula contributes to the occurrence of blood poisoning ;

• development of fistula in a chronic stage can cause cancer.

Symptoms of the fistula in the rectum

1. Itching and pain in the anus.

2. Unpleasant odor arising from purulent or bloody discharge from the anus.

3. Pain that appears as a result of prolonged sitting, walking, coughing, or defecating.

4. Increase in temperature.

If you find yourself experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, then immediately consult a doctor and completely forget about self-medication.

Treatment of this disease without surgery

Please note that it is necessary to treat this disease only under the supervision of a doctor.

To block infection and anesthesia during the first stage of treatment, the doctor may suggest taking antibiotics and pain medications. Later, analyzing the situation, the doctor can recommend an operative intervention for the complete destruction of the fistula and possible complications.

Features of operative fistula removal

The operation is performed under general anesthesia. During an operation, a qualified surgeon will excise the fistula and the surrounding tissues surrounding it.

Fistula after the operation heals quickly, from 5 to 7 days.

Usually, the operation to get rid of the fistula is completed by a full recovery. In this situation, a minimum number of exceptions is fixed.

Fistula after surgery causes complications only in rare cases. Among them are the bleeding and re-occurrence of the problem. Upon the occurrence of complications, repeated treatment is prescribed.

If you have found a fistula of the rectum in a baby of the first months of life, surgery may be delayed up to 18 months, provided the child's well-being and no signs of infection.

If the fistula provoked complications

Sometimes there are complications that cause fistula after surgery. Treatment in this case can not be delayed

There are symptoms that indicate the presence of complications. Here are the main ones:

• Pain in the abdomen or in the perineum.

• High temperature.

• Urination is complicated.

• Isolation of pus and blood from the rectum.

• Stool output is difficult.

• Incontinence of stool or gases.