Anal Fistula
An anal fistula is a small tunnel that develops between the end of the bowel (the anal canal) and the skin near the anus. It is often the result of a previous infection or an abscess that didn't heal properly.
Because these rarely heal on their own, medical intervention is almost always necessary.
Anal fistulas can cause various symptoms, including persistent pain and discomfort around the anus, swelling, redness, tenderness, and the presence of discharge or pus. Other symptoms may include itc