What are the consequences of not treating anal fistula? There are many complications and dangers

Anal fistula is most common among young and middle-aged men. The most serious harm of this disease is that it can cause anal incontinence. It needs timely treatment, which generally requires surgical treatment. Only timely treatment can prevent the harm of anal fistula and avoid anal fistula bleeding.

1. Complications of untreated anal fistula

1. Anal fistula bleeding: Anal fistula surgery usually results in a larger wound and a deeper wound. The area is rich in blood vessels, so there is more vascular damage and postoperative bleeding often occurs. For this reason, obvious bleeding points must be ligated during surgery, and deep blood vessels that are difficult to ligate must be electrocauterized to stop bleeding. Once no bleeding is found, gauze is used to fill the blood vessels and pressure bandages are applied to stop bleeding. For those who are still bleeding, the wound should be opened and the bleeding should be stopped again.

2. Urinary retention: Urinary retention rarely occurs after anal fistula surgery. If it occurs, it should be treated with hot compresses, acupuncture, etc. For those who still cannot urinate after various treatments, catheterization should be used.

2. TCM treatment of anal fistula

In the treatment of this disease, attention should be paid to the appropriateness of attack and supplementation. When treating the excess, one should not forget to supplement the deficiency, and when supplementing the deficiency, one should pay attention to the excess. According to the characteristics of this disease, we should focus on treating both the inside and the outside, and the whole body and the local. In the early stage, there will be alternating chills and heat, and painful bowel movements, so it is advisable to use a light dose to disperse the symptoms. If the patient has internal heat, dry mouth, constipation, and a deep and strong pulse, the medicine should be taken immediately. For those with swollen and painful anus, frequent urge to defecate and pain in the anus, it can guide damp-heat and eliminate evil fire. For those with swollen and painful anus, difficult urination, and acute abdominal distension, it can clear the liver and promote urination. If there is a foul smell of pus, persistent pain, and fever, it should nourish the blood, strengthen the spleen, and drain moisture. For those with weak spleen and stomach that cannot restrain, nourish the kidney qi and tonify the spleen and stomach.