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Which Specialist Should I Consult For Anal Fistula?

Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016

Question: Hi i think i have early signs of anal fistula...there is a red wound in between my butt cheeks near my anus.the anal areal had been itchy for months but i thought it was something else.ther has not been any pus discharge or anything.what do i do to prevent it Which doctor should i go to??

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I checked the picture. It appears to be an ulcer it is not clear whether it has deeper extension inside leading to a fistulous tract. This happens with scratching the area too often as well. So it is quite not clear now. It needs examination of the area.
These kind of problems are better deal by surgeons. You may see one in your area.

Hope this helps to choose.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli

Follow up: Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (8 minutes later)

It is true that i had scrached the irritated area. I thought it was because of hair or may b lack of shower when i was travelling. There is no pain or discomfort.just itchyfeeling
Do u think i shld wait a few days if it heals or go to a doctor?...what type of doctor do i go to? Skin or general physician first??

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Surgeon

Detailed Answer:
You should go to the doctor now. Ulcers and fistulas are taken care by surgeons.
I do not suggest to wait, we should address the root cause of the problem as well.

If you do not have any more queries please close our discussion.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli