14/03/2022
What is the difference between piles and fistula and fissure?
In brief, piles (also known as haemorrhoids) are swollen veins or blood vessels in the re**um while an a**l fistula is a formation of an abnormal ca**l between the a**l and the skin. Fissures, on the other hand, are a sharp cut in the a**s lining and can be very painful.
If you have been diagnosed with either piles, fistula or fissure recently, read along to delve deeper into understanding the difference between piles and fistula and fissure in Indian patients, their primary symptoms and treatment.
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Important:
“Piles fistula and fissure are often confused for one another. While piles is swollen blood vessels surrounding the a**l ca**l, fissure is a tear or crack in the tissue of the a**s and fistula is an abnormal tunnel between the a**s and the surrounding skin. If you notice any bleeding or discomfort while passing stools, you should consult with a physician to understand the underlying cause and get treatment for it.”
