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Fissure or fistula

2019-10-17 04:21:49
Hi doctor, two years back I suffered with fissure but now I am facing the same problem from last two weeks but symptoms are looking different .I am getting pus from just beside my anus .is it fistula? Or fissure only? Plz suggest proper treatment to me
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It may be Fistula
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Answered2019-10-22 01:03:40

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If there is an opening near anus through which the pus comes then it would mean that it is a fistula in ano most likely. If you have any pain in anus it would point towards FISSURE.
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Answered2019-10-17 07:13:00

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Seeing pus indicates fistula. Please consult a surgeon immediately. You need not suffer..

Answered2019-10-17 05:32:09

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If there is purulent discharge from a opening next to the anus it is called fistula
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Answered2019-10-17 05:27:54

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