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Digestive & GastrointestinalModerate
Anal Fistula
Colorectal & Proctology · Digestive & Gastrointestinal
Moderate
Severity
Uncommon — develops in a meaningful proportion of patients following an anal abscess, more frequent in men
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Colorectal & Proctology
Specialist
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🩺How Doctors Diagnose Anal Fistula
- 1Physical examination and complete medical history review by a Colorectal & Proctology specialist
- 2Laboratory investigations — blood tests, urine analysis, and culture studies as indicated
- 3Imaging studies such as X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, or CT scan depending on the suspected cause
- 4Biopsy, endoscopy, or other invasive diagnostic procedures if required
- 5Specialist consultation and further tests based on initial findings
- 6Regular monitoring and follow-up to assess disease progression and treatment response
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