Anal Fistula Symptoms, Causes & More
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5. Diagnosis
If a doctor suspects a person has an anal fistula, they will look into the individual's medical history and perform a physical exam.1‘Abscess and Fistula Expanded Information | ASCRS.’ ASCRS, fascrs.org/patients/diseases-and-conditions/a-z/abscess-and-fistula-expanded-information. In some cases, an anal fistula is easy to identify, but not always. This is because fistulas sometimes seal themselves and reopen later.
A doctor looks for signs of bleeding or oozing fluid. During the exam, the doctor may insert a finger into the person's anus. They also may order a CT scan, X-ray or a colonoscopy to diagnose the condition.
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