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Can fissure cause a fistula?

MinusNothing

MinusNothing

Hi,

I had a fissure for months. I got put on diltiazem to help heal it.

As I was using this, a kind of ridge started to appear just under the surface of the skin from my anus heading down my perineum.


Can a fissure cause a fistula in such a way?

Does a ridge on the skin usually indicate a fistula?
 
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Essieluv

Essieluv

I don't know that a fissure can cause a fistula, but if you have been having problems down under it can be common to have more than just a fissure. I would get it checked out. Best to be safe than sorry, it may be nothing but in the case that it is a fistula you want to catch it as early as possible. Good luck!
 
Grumbletum

Grumbletum

I'm with Essieluv. The ridge could be scar tissue where parts of the fissure have healed, but it would be best to get it checked out.
 
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