36. What are the complications associated with untreated anal fissures?
Like other sore conditions, acute anal fissure may cause complications when left untreated. Some may argue that living with an uncured condition is less excruciating than subjecting one’s self to treatment. Nevertheless, the risks of leaving the injury untreated is not worth it.
Non-treatment can firstly lead to chronic cases wherein the damage persists, seeming to resist treatment. Recurring constipation complicates the case.
Another complication is the anal stenosis or stricture. This is a situation of developing an abnormally narrow anal canal. It is a result of either sphincter spasm or scar tissue build-up. Scar tissues are not as flexible as the normal ones and can be accumulated in a constricted area such as the rectal canal. There are gradual cases of anal stricture that blocks the stool exit and is incorrectly relieved through force by straining and pushing. However, the …show more content…
It is the most common type of anal abscess. During an infection, the immune system of the body responds by yielding dead white blood cells or pus at the inflamed area. It is excreted in the form of a whitish-yellow, yellow or yellow-brown liquid which is rich in protein. In the event that the inflamed area is near the anus, the accumulation of pus is called anal abscess. Perianal abscess, on the other hand, appears as a red, boil-like swell in the anal area. Aside from anal fissure, other sources of this ailment are sexually transmitted infections and blocked anal glands. Perianal abscess should undergo drainage through surgery sooner than its eruption. If the abscess is large or deeper, hospitalization will be required. Pain relievers are needed after the operation. Antibiotics, on the contrary, are just needed if the patient is suffering from either diabetes or decreased immunity. Relapse will not be an issue for treatments done
Like other sore conditions, acute anal fissure may cause complications when left untreated. Some may argue that living with an uncured condition is less excruciating than subjecting one’s self to treatment. Nevertheless, the risks of leaving the injury untreated is not worth it.
Non-treatment can firstly lead to chronic cases wherein the damage persists, seeming to resist treatment. Recurring constipation complicates the case.
Another complication is the anal stenosis or stricture. This is a situation of developing an abnormally narrow anal canal. It is a result of either sphincter spasm or scar tissue build-up. Scar tissues are not as flexible as the normal ones and can be accumulated in a constricted area such as the rectal canal. There are gradual cases of anal stricture that blocks the stool exit and is incorrectly relieved through force by straining and pushing. However, the …show more content…
It is the most common type of anal abscess. During an infection, the immune system of the body responds by yielding dead white blood cells or pus at the inflamed area. It is excreted in the form of a whitish-yellow, yellow or yellow-brown liquid which is rich in protein. In the event that the inflamed area is near the anus, the accumulation of pus is called anal abscess. Perianal abscess, on the other hand, appears as a red, boil-like swell in the anal area. Aside from anal fissure, other sources of this ailment are sexually transmitted infections and blocked anal glands. Perianal abscess should undergo drainage through surgery sooner than its eruption. If the abscess is large or deeper, hospitalization will be required. Pain relievers are needed after the operation. Antibiotics, on the contrary, are just needed if the patient is suffering from either diabetes or decreased immunity. Relapse will not be an issue for treatments done