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Peri anal abcess and fistula
I have peri anal abscess since January 2026
Later on Feb detected Fistula track through MRI of 1.5 cm at 1 o clock position
Now sometimes during long sit or physical activity I get very very mild discomfort at the inguinal area... ( I am not sure if that is due to fistula or skin rash
I am scared is that travelling to scortum...
So what is the possibility that I might get fistula or abcess reach till scortum
Note : yesterday abcess got bursted and puss is flowing
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From your history - it is possible for perianal fistula to extend toward scrotum and drain pus. This happens in anal fistula develops after peri anal access.
You have mentioned the mri 1 o clock... it is anterior position - and anterior spread is towards the scrotum/ base of penis.
Pus is draining from abcess - possibly ruptured
Next Steps
next step is consult a surgeon as most of the fistulas heal without surgery- with in the next 24- 48 hours
steps until.you see a surgeon
1 sitz bath- 3 to 4 times a day
2 keep the area clean and dry
3 avoid prolonged sitting
4 use a gauze - draining pus area
Health Tips
signs of infection spread to your scrotum
1 scrotum reddened or swelling present
2 increasing pain
3 fever
4 foul smelling discharge
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Consult a General Surgeon for further evaluation
Next Steps
Sitz bath might be helpful.
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Maintain Hygeine.
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Most likely it is fistula in ano. It can travel to scrotum also, but it needs physical and radiological examination for confirmation.
Visit Proctologist or a colorectal surgeon and get it treated
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