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I popped my perianal abscess, what to do?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Perianal abscess: Warm tub soaks and see a colorectal surgeon as soon as possible. It is possible that nothing else will be needed. However, 50% of abscesses recur and or persist as a draining sinus a s a result of the presence of an anal fistula. A short course of antibiotis may also be needed now in addition to the spontaneous drainage.
Answered 4/7/2020
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Be pleased: Warm compresses, or sit in warm soapy tub! Hopefully this will heal, but some recur, and have fistula to rectum. Some need surgery.
Answered 7/27/2014
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