how to get rid of an anal fistula

How To Know If You Have a Fistula: Anal Fistula Diagnosis

How To Know If You Have a Fistula: Anal Fistula Diagnosis

Here at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay, we specialize in various diseases that affect the anal canal, opening, and the rest of the bowel. If you have struggled with anal abscesses in the past, you may likely develop an anal fistula at some point in your life. Let’s take a look at what anal fistulas are, how they are diagnosed, and how serious they can be.

Why Does My Perianal Abscess Keep Coming Back?

Why Does My Perianal Abscess Keep Coming Back?

Perianal abscesses can cause several painful symptoms for patients, but the good news is that they’re easily treated. For most patients initial treatment is successful - they can move on with their lives and be symptom free! For some, however, the abscess will continue returning. If you have a perianal abscess that keeps coming back, it’s usually a sign that there’s more going on that meets the eye.