Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Rectal abscess 3 weeks after groin infection could they be related?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Anything possible: It would be essential to know the entire history, including your underlying medical conditions and what the "groin infection" was. It is conceivable that the rectal condition antedated the groin infection and was its first manifestation. It would also be helpful to have a history of diverticular disease, colitis, sexual preferences and many other factors.
Answered 9/30/2020
5.9k views
Yes: It is most likely that the abscess caused the groin infection. Both need to be treated: the abscess should be drained, and the groin nodes probably will respond to antibiotics. Be sure to follow up with your doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
5.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have a reaccuring abscess in my groin area. I have had it cut open and drained three times. Returns without getting to the head. What can I do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
After three weeks of using a doctor prescribed cream should my fungal infection of the groin area be cleared up?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Could a tooth infection/abscess pain come and go?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What are symptoms of an abscess/infection under an impacted baby tooth (perm tooth grew sideways). Would i know?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Thought it an abscess but was told by Dr that isn't but a cyst. It is extremely painful but they said bc on groin won't lance bc infection. What to do?
Can I run 30km tomorrow while taking 4000mg/day of augmentin. Infection caused by abscess ingrown hair in my groin. Drained on Wednesday.
After poking abscess, left groin lymph node swelled, followed by lns throughout body. Keflex took care of infection, but lns are still swollen! why?
How long will lymph nodes in groin and down thigh be tender/slightly sore (not swollen) after an abscess infection on upper leg is cleared up?
CT show rectum perforatd,abscess's large fluid colection,Chest xray show lung infection,develps sepsis treatd as chest infection? why not blame pelvis
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
