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Perianal Crohn’s disease (PCD) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation around the anus. It can cause skin tags, fissures, abscesses, and perianal fistulas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Treatment of PCD may require a combination of antibiotics, abscess drainage, and sometimes surgery.<\/p>\n

This article describes the symptoms of PCD and its treatment, including dietary suggestions and tips for managing the condition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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According to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (CCF), twenty five%<\/a> 80% of people with Crohn’s disease develop PCD.<\/p>\n

Approximately 26% of patients with Crohn’s disease develop perianal fistulas. A perianal fistula is a condition in which a connecting canal, or opening, forms in the anal area. In about 5% of people, this will be their only symptom of PCD.<\/p>\n

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Symptoms of PCD can include<\/a>:<\/p>\n

People with PCD are also more likely to experience other symptoms and complications of Crohn’s disease, including:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Treatment for PCD focuses on treating symptoms such as fistulas and abscesses and may include a combination of the following:<\/p>\n

Antibiotics<\/h3>\n

Antibiotics may help prevent complications from infection with PCD. Doctors choose antibiotics as the first-line treatment, but some people may need other treatments along with antibiotics.<\/p>\n

according to Articles from 2015<\/a>Metronidazole is the most studied antibiotic for the treatment of PCD and can lead to improvement within 6 to 8 weeks.<\/p>\n

Although metronidazole successfully closes the fistula in about 50% of cases, it is not suitable for long-term use because it can cause side effects such as:<\/p>\n

The recurrence rate of perianal fistulas 4 months after discontinuation of metronidazole is approximately 80%.<\/p>\n

Doctors may use a combination of metronidazole and ciprofloxacin, which some studies have shown improves severe fistulas in 60% of cases and closes them in 20% of cases. However, the effects did not persist even after stopping the drug.<\/p>\n

Long-term use of ciprofloxacin may cause the following symptoms:<\/p>\n

abscess<\/h3>\n

Draining the abscess is an important first step in PCD treatment and helps prevent infections, including sepsis.<\/p>\n

Your doctor may use a seton, a thin rubber drain placed in the fistula to keep it open and prevent further abscess formation.<\/p>\n

Once treatment is started to manage Crohn’s disease, doctors usually remove the seton.<\/p>\n

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by CCF<\/a>TNF inhibitors may be the best option to reduce perianal drainage and improve fistula healing.<\/p>\n

In trials, the TNF inhibitors adalimumab and certolizumab were effective in healing fistulas, and treatment with infliximab had a 36% success rate in closing fistulas. Vedolizumab and ustekinumab may also be effective.<\/p>\n

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If PCD is severe or has complications, a colostomy or ileostomy may be necessary.<\/p>\n

Colostomy and ileostomy both move part of the intestine into an opening in the abdominal wall, which medical professionals call a stoma. Your doctor will attach a bag to your stoma to collect your waste.<\/p>\n

Click here to learn more about Crohn’s disease surgery.<\/p>\n

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People with PCD need a nutritious diet because nutrient deficiencies can be a common problem due to inflammation that affects how the body absorbs nutrients.<\/p>\n

People with PCD should follow a diet that includes: It contains<\/a>:<\/p>\n

The unpleasant symptoms of PCD can also affect your eating habits. Here are some tips to manage this:<\/p>\n