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An anal fistula is a tunnel between the end of the bowel and the skin near the anus.
An anal fistula is a tunnel between the end of the bowel and the skin near the anus. Symptoms include pain and permanent discharge from the opening of the fistula. Preventive measures include a high-fibre diet and good post-defecation hygiene.
The symptoms usually persist until the fistula is treated by a doctor.
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