Perianal Crohn's | Definition

Crohn’s in the area around the anus (back passage) can occur on its own or at the same time as inflammation in other parts of the body. It can cause a number of symptoms such as:
 Fissures – these are tears in the lining of the anal canal (back passage), which can cause pain and bleeding, especially during bowel movements.
 Skin tags – small fleshy growths around the anus.
 Haemorrhoids – swollen areas in the anal canal.
 Abscesses – collections of pus that can become swollen and painful. They are often found in the area around the anus and can cause a fever or lead to a fistula.
 Fistulas – these are narrow tunnels or passageways between the gut and the skin or another organ. In perianal Crohn’s, fistulas often run from the anal canal to the skin around the anus. They appear as tiny openings in the skin that leak pus or sometimes faecal matter. They can irritate the skin and are often sore and painful, but can usually be treated with medication and / or surgery

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