Fistulas can develop before or after an abscess is treated. Hemorrhoids and abscesses can develop in the same general area of your body. They can both be painful, itchy, and sensitive to the touch.

Hemorrhoids (or piles) occur when the veins in and around the anus and rectum swell, resulting in irritation, itching, bleeding, and pain. A high-fiber diet is commonly recommended to treat and ...