Difference Between Pilonidal Sinus and Fistula
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A pilonidal sinus is a small tunnel or cavity usually forming at the top of the crease between the buttocks. It contains hair and debris and can become infected, causing pain, swelling and redness in the affected area, as well as drainage of pus or blood.
An anal fistula is a tunnel or passageway forming inside an infected gland of the anus and it extends to the opening around the anus. It can be a result of an injury or surgery and cause pain and inflammation around the anus.
The differentiation is important because pilonidal cyst may mimic Anorectal fistula. Also to know is that pilonidal cyst can evolve into fistula if not treated by a surgeon early.
Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD(Pediatrics)
Conditions that can cause a pilonidal sinus include:
Fistulas may develop due to:
The signs of a pilonidal sinus infection include:
Symptoms of a fistula may include:
Pilonidal sinuses are common in young adults. They develop more commonly in men than in women because men tend to have more body hair.
Anal fistulas commonly develop in adults around the age of 40. They affect males more often than females.
Pilonidal sinus are very common and the treatment for the same is usually surgical especially when there is an associated discharge, pain and abscess.
Dr. Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S., M.D. in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology
Understanding the difference between pilonidal sinus and fistula will help you seek the best treatment for the conditions. You must look out for the symptoms of both conditions and visit the doctor as soon as you experience pain and discomfort. It is possible for a person to confuse the two conditions as they have a few similar symptoms, which is why you need immediate medical attention. When you leave the conditions untreated for a long time, it may cause various other complications. Never self-medicate, proper diagnosis of your condition is very important, followed by appropriate treatment and surgery if recommended by the doctor.
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