Fistula on coccyx: the causes of appearance and treatment

The epithelial coccygeal path is a congenital disease characterized by the appearance in the sacral region of a subcutaneous cyst containing purulent formations, which under the influence of certain factors can be transformed into a fistula on the coccyx. As a rule, middle-aged men with large hair cover are affected by this pathology.

Causes of the disease

Fistula on the coccyx (see photo below) is formed as a result of inflammation, which can be triggered by the following factors:

• Damage to the spine;
• Increased physical activity;
• Sedentary lifestyle, which provokes stagnant processes in the lower parts of the spine;
• Metabolic disorders, resulting from a lack or excess in the body of calcium;
• Infectious diseases;
• Hypothermia of the body;
• Pinched nerve in the vertebra.

Symptoms of the disease

• Appearance of pain in the coccyx region.
• Temperature increase.
• Redness and swelling of the tissues between the buttocks.
• Swelling over the anus.
• Allocations of a purulent nature at the site of inflammation.
• High humidity between the buttocks.
• Itching in the anus.

Diagnosis of the disease

Fistula on the coccyx has similar symptoms with various diseases of the rectum and sacrum osteomyelitis. Therefore, in order to establish the correct diagnosis, prescribing, sensing the course and radiography of the sacrum and coccyx are prescribed.

Fistula on coccyx

To date, the main method of getting rid of this disease is surgical intervention. As a rule, it consists in excision of festering moves to healthy tissues with their subsequent sewing. The duration of the operation largely depends on the volume of diseased tissues, but on average it is 20-40 minutes. To avoid unpleasant and painful sensations during the intervention, epidural-sacral anesthesia is used.

After the operation, the patient is in hospital for some time. Somewhere in 6-7 hours, a repeated examination of the patient and replacement of the dressing are performed. If there are no abnormalities, then he is discharged home.

As a result of this operation, a wound is formed, which can reach a size of several square centimeters. Heals such a trauma in an independent way only after secondary tension in about 1-4 months. This is a significant disadvantage of such an operation, since after it the quality of life of the patient is significantly deteriorating. In addition, cases of recurrence of the disease are not uncommon. But, as mentioned above, this is the only way to get rid of this pathology.

After operation

After the fistula on the coccyx has been removed, the patient needs to follow certain recommendations:

• Do not sit down for 3-4 weeks;
• After removing the joints in daily hygienic procedures, it is necessary to include washing the interannual folds under the shower;
• Do not lift the weight for a month;
• 6 months to perform epilation at the site of surgery;
• Follow up with a doctor until the wound is healed.