Anal Fistula Prevention

Anal fistula is a granulomatous duct that connects the anal canal or rectum to the perianal skin. It is common in men aged 20 - 40. Anal fistula is difficult to heal and will recur. If it is not treated for a long time, it may also become cancerous. The following are the ways to prevent anal fistula: 1. Keep the anus clean: wash the anus with warm water after defecation, and change your underwear frequently to prevent anal fistula. 2. Prevention and treatment of constipation and diarrhea: constipation and diarrhea will cause irritation to the anal rectum, long-term so, easy to cause anal fistula. Therefore, to keep the stool unobstructed, prevention and treatment of constipation and diarrhea. 3. Timely treatment of anal recess and anal papillitis: anal recess and anal papillitis if not treated in time, easy to complicated anal carbuncle, causing anal fistula. 4. Avoid sedentary standing: Long-term sedentary or standing for a long time, will affect the anal blood circulation, easy to cause anal fistula.5.Active exercise: enhance physical fitness, can effectively prevent anal fistula.6.Reasonable diet: eat more vegetables and fruits, drink more water, eat less spicy stimulating food, can effectively prevent constipation and diarrhea, thus preventing anal fistula. It should be noted that anal fistula patients should pay attention to light diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, drink more water, and keep the stool unobstructed. At the same time, pay attention to personal hygiene and keep the anus clean. In addition, anal fistula patients should seek medical attention in time and be treated under the guidance of a doctor.