K63.2: Fistula of intestine

The intestines are made up of the small intestine and the large intestine or colon. Most of the nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine. The large intestine (colon) is where water and salt are withdrawn from the stool. The last segment of the large intestine (colon) is the rectum. Stool then leaves the body through the anus. The digestive organs in the abdomen are arranged in a certain sequence. The bolus initially reaches the stomach and then the intestines through the gullet. The anus is at the end of the intestines. The intestines are thus normally connected to the stomach and anus.

You have an additional connection between the intestines and other organs. This connection can proceed outward from the intestines into other organs or through the skin. Such an additional connection may for instance may be produced by an inflammation of the intestines. Fluids can flow outward or into other organs through this connection. Such fluids can be pus or feces.

This disease can give you a high temperature and make you feel weak. It is also possible that you will have abdominal pain.

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