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What is Perianal Abscess?
A buildup of pus near the anus, more common in patients with diabetes, obesity, or certain conditions causing gut ulcers.
Typical Symptoms of Perianal Abscess
- Pus-filled blisters or bumps on the skin
- Blood in stool
- Fever
- Pus from around the anus or anus itself
- Hemorrhoids or lumps around the anus
- Swelling in the affected area
- Constipation with urge to go but unable to pass stool
- Itching around the anus
Diagnostic Questions for Perianal Abscess
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have pus-filled blisters or bumps on your skin?
- Have you noticed any blood in your stool?
- Do you have a fever?
- Do you have pus around or in the anus?
- Do you have hemorrhoids or lumps around your anus?
Treatment of Perianal Abscess
Draining a perianal abscess helps resolve the infection and prevents fistula formation. Antibiotics are not always necessary with adequate drainage, unless there is surrounding cellulitis, skin infection, or the patient has other risk factors.
Reviewed By:
Carlos Cuenca, MD (General Surgery)
Dr. Cuenca graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is currently a categorical surgical resident at UC Davis Health.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
Content updated on Mar 31, 2024
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