Early symptoms of anal fistula in men

The early symptoms of male anal fistula include repeated pus discharge, itching, distension and pain around the anus. You should seek medical attention and treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from getting worse. Anal fistula is usually caused by infection, inflammation and other factors. You need to choose the appropriate treatment method based on the symptoms and examination results, such as drug control, surgical treatment, etc.

1. Common manifestations of early symptoms of anal fistula in men

The early symptoms of anal fistula mainly include the following aspects:

-Pus and secretions: Patients with anal fistula will have small tears or unknown shock sores around the anus, often with purulent secretions overflowing, accompanied by a foul odor.

- Local itching and pain: Patients may feel itching of the skin around the anus, and may also experience distension or tenderness. In severe cases, it affects daily sitting.

-Recurrent infection and redness and swelling: The affected area is often accompanied by repeated infection, and the perianal skin is prone to redness, swelling and fever, and may form local nodules or lumps.

Patients should remain vigilant at this time, especially if the symptoms do not improve within a week, they should contact a doctor in time to avoid further deterioration.

2. Causes of early symptoms of anal fistula

- Infectious diseases: Perianal sebaceous gland infection, anal sinus infection, etc. are common causes of anal fistula. Chronic inflammation that is not controlled in time can cause fistula formation.

-Trauma: External damage to the anus or rectum may cause infection and may also induce the occurrence of anal fistula.

-Other pathological conditions: Systemic diseases such as Crohn's disease or intestinal tuberculosis, if combined with perianal symptoms, are potential causes of anal fistula.

In daily life, paying attention to the defecation process and perianal conditions to avoid inflammation or trauma is the key to preventing anal fistula.

3. Early treatment methods for male anal fistula

If anal fistula has early symptoms, timely intervention is particularly important, including the following treatment methods:

1. Drug treatment: Antibiotics (such as amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets) can be used to control local or systemic infections according to the doctor's advice, or antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ointments can be applied.

2. Daily care: It is particularly important to keep the anus clean. It is recommended to clean the anus with warm water every day. You can also take a sitz bath to relieve pain or redness and swelling.

3. Surgical treatment: Early anal fistula does not always require immediate surgery, but if the fistula is obviously formed, minimally invasive treatments such as anal fistula incision and thread hanging can be selected to solve the root cause.

4. When should you seek medical attention immediately?

If the symptoms of pus discharge, redness and swelling worsen, or are accompanied by signs of infection such as fever, you should go to the anorectal department for diagnosis and treatment immediately to avoid the expansion of the fistula or the occurrence of complications such as abscesses.

From a health perspective, when men have early symptoms of anal fistula, take action as soon as possible to prevent the disease from progressing. Through reasonable daily care, standardized medication or surgical treatment, most patients can effectively relieve symptoms or be cured. Maintaining good hygiene habits and a healthy lifestyle is a long-term way to further avoid the occurrence or recurrence of anal fistula. Regular inspections and attention to anal health are also important parts of protecting the body.