What is diverticulitis?
Diverticula is an intestinal condition that occurs when pockets of bulging tissues were pushed outside of the colonic walls. It is common among older people and may affect the small and large intestines as well as the colon but commonly affects the sigmoid colon. Diverticula, the condition that causes Diverticulitis, is characterized by abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea and if left unattended, the condition may lead to bleeding and infection which is then called as Diverticulitis and is characterized by abdominal pain and tenderness, colonic obstruction and increase in WBC in the blood and fever.
Though the main cause of Diverticulitis is unknown, other factors may trigger the rupture of Diverticula such as low fiber diet though it hasn’t been scientifically proven yet.
What are Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are overfilled with blood, dilated and enlarged. It is characterized by raised, swollen and bluish-purple or red colored vein that appears visible right under the skin. This may be caused by the veins’ inefficient functioning since they only have a 1-way valve that hinders backward flow so when they proper flow is disrupted, the blood is accumulated in the veins instead of going continuously towards the heart. Causative factors that may trigger this condition include pregnancy, family history, menopause, age, obesity and long hours of standing.
Though it commonly occurs in lower extremities, it may occur anywhere in the body. As a matter of fact, hemorrhoids is a varicose veins condition in the anus wherein the veins are around the anus swells and dilates due to extreme pressure and or straining.
What are cysts and warts?
A cyst is a pocket of tissues that form a sac-like structure and may contain fluid, gas, or other semisolid substances. It may grow anywhere in the body either internally or externally.
Cysts may also grow in rectal areas such as Tailgut cysts and anal gut cyst and their symptoms include local obstructive symptoms such as pain, recurrent sinus draining, fistula, and adults may develop abscess as explained by PMC.
Warts, on the other hand, is a cyst and for patients with anal warts, they may experience bleeding, mucus discharge, noticeable lump in the anal area and itching.
Verdict
Now, to answer the question whether warts, diverticulitis, varicose veins, and cyst are related to anal fissures, the answer is a YES!
As for diverticulitis, before diverticula become a full blown infection, it is characterized by either diarrhea and or constipation which are the most common causes of anal fissures. Therefore, a patient suffering from diverticula, the pre-disposing condition of Diverticulitis, may develop anal fissures as well if left untreated.
As for hemorrhoids, it is directly related to anal fissures because the coping up mechanism of a person with hemorrhoids will cause strain to the rectal muscles which will then result to anal fissures. Thus, a patient with untreated hemorrhoids is likely to develop anal fissures.
As for cysts, specifically Tailgut cysts and anal gut cyst, they both show local obstructive symptoms such as fistula which is directly related to anal fissures.
Warts may also cause anal fissure especially its itching symptoms because constant scratching may result to tear and irritation in the anal canal or Anal Fissure.
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