Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Have Fever, Abdominal Pain And Aggravation Around Seton. Am Pregnant And Have Crohn's Disease. Suggestions?
I have severe crohns diease and a fistula with a seton in place. I am currently 6wks preg and have been having alot of complucations with my crohns. I am running a fever today and can barely move with alot of abdominal pain and aggravation around the seton area. I am nervous the fistula is firmed an abscess again. I called my surgeon and cant see him until next week. I dont know if i should go to the ER or not. Im miserable
Wed, 27 Feb 2013
hi there ,
thanks for writing to us,
I understand your position,
It is advisable to confirm your fever,abdominal pain are not due to your infected fistula and check the seton (switch) made the fistula to heel completely or not.
A seton might be tied loosely as a palliative measure to avoid septic and painful exacerbations,if there is any tightening it also causes pain.
As your condition is getting worsening it is advised to go to ER,as you wont able to get an surgeons opinion now.
let me know if you had further queries
thank you and take care
thanks for writing to us,
I understand your position,
It is advisable to confirm your fever,abdominal pain are not due to your infected fistula and check the seton (switch) made the fistula to heel completely or not.
A seton might be tied loosely as a palliative measure to avoid septic and painful exacerbations,if there is any tightening it also causes pain.
As your condition is getting worsening it is advised to go to ER,as you wont able to get an surgeons opinion now.
let me know if you had further queries
thank you and take care
I find this answer helpful
3 Doctors agree with this answer
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Back pain
Loading Online Doctors....