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IntroductionOde to Anal FistulaAnal Fistula is a track between the anorectal canal and the perianal skin.There may be several external openings but only one internal openingIt occurs from the breakdown of anal abscessesIt can also occur from surgery of anal fissuresThere is pain on sitting down or anal itchingSometimes purulent pus near the anus may be dischargingA probe may be needed to trace the anal fistula openingA dye may be injected to trace the track in the large intestineThe surgeon may lay open the fistula and scrape the liningIn case of high fistula, a colostomy may be needed above the openingOral Antibiotics may be required for severe bacterial infectionsTub baths, toilet and dressing daily are needed for better fistula elimination-An original poem by Kenneth KeeInteresting Tips about the Anal FistulaA Healthy Lifestyle1. Take a well Balanced Diet2. Surgery of anal fistulaa. Treatment of low level fistula:The surgeon lay open the track and curette (scrape the lining and debris in the track outb. Treatment of high level fistula:The surgeon open the track from within the ischiorectal fossaColostomy may be necessary for multiple fistulas or very high internal openingc. General treatment:i. Treatment of associated diseases like diabetes, ulcerative colitis, regional ileitis, and carcinomaii. Antibiotics - a full course of at least 2 weeks of antibiotics is needediii. Toilet and dressing of the wounds, with application of antibiotic creamsiv. Tub baths of the anal region several times a day in plain, warm water for about 10 minutes3. Keep bones and body strongBone marrow produces our bloodEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruitsZinc and other minerals are important to the body4. Get enough rest and SleepAvoid stress and tension5. Exercise and stay active.It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.7. Stop or do not begin smoking.It also interferes with blood supply and healingChapter 1Anal FistulaAnal Fistula is a chronic granulous track that communicates between the anorectal canal and the perianal skin.There may be several external openings but only one internal openingCauses:Anal Fistula usually results from:1. Breakdown of anorectal abscesses2. Follows surgery for anal fissure3. Less common causes are:a. Lymphogranuloma venereumb. Carcinoma of rectumc. Ulcerative colitisd. TuberculosisSymptoms:1. Pain especially on sitting down2. Purulent painless discharge (pus) near the anus3. Recurrent perianal abscesses (pockets of pus around the anus)4. Pruritis ani (itch in anus)Diagnosis:1. Thorough examination of the perianal region2. Rectal examination and palpation of the fistula track3. Pass a probe through the perianal opening to determine the length of the track4. Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy to detect internal opening and other lesions in the rectum and large intestine5. Barium enema to exclude any ulcerative colitis and regional ileitisThere are 2 types of anal fistula:1. High level fistulas penetrate above the levator ani-muscle of the anal sphincter2. Low level fistulas are below the levator ani and are more commonTABLE CONTENTIntrodu
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