What are the symptoms of urinary fistula?
The symptoms vary depending on where the abnormal connection or opening occurs. Symptoms related to fistulas between the urinary tract and the vagina (vesicovaginal) may include: • constant urine leakage from the vagina • irritation in the area of the vulva (external female genital organs) • frequent urinary tract infections Symptoms of fistula between the rectum and the vagina (rectovaginal) may include: • leakage of gas and/or feces into the vagina Other symptoms of urinary fistula could include: • fluid drainage from the vagina • diarrhea • abdominal pain • fever • weight loss • nausea • vomiting There are other conditions that could also cause these symptoms so your doctor will need to examine you before making a diagnosis. How is urinary fistula diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and make a thorough physical examination of the pelvic area. If you have a fistula between the urinary tract and the vagina, the doctor may be able to see it during the examination. Depen
