This is known as an anal fistula. Proctitis is a condition characterized by a persistent or frequent need to empty the bowels. Rectal pain, abdominal pain, and bloody stools are common symptoms of ...

If the fistula occurs between the rectum and the vagina or the intestine and the skin, it may cause pressure in the rectum.

Obstetric fistula disables millions of women and girls in developing countries, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) recently launched a ...

These researchers reported similarly high healing rates (of 80–87%) for complex anal fistulas of either cryptoglandular or Crohn's disease origin after a mean follow-up of 12 months. 2,3,4 In my ...

SIRAJGANJ, May 7, 2025 (BSS) - Speakers at a meeting have unanimously observed that raising awareness, especially among ...

Dr. Kapil Dev explains that an anal fistula is a condition where a small amount of pus discharges from a track near the anus.

Obstetric fistula is a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without access to timely, high-quality medical treatment. It leaves women and ...

Jennifer Jones, MD, Advanced Fellow in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota William Tremaine, MD, Professor of Medicine ...