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A member asked:
Can a perirectal abscess go undetected for 20 years. i had pain over the years but thought it was hemorrhoids.what cause this to be there long time?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not really: I see this fairly often, in fact. Hemorrhoids can cause pain, but it's usually an anal fissure that causes the long term pain like you are describing. It takes a visit to a surgeon to diagnose it. Either is easily treated.
Answered 6/7/2015
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No: what you are experiencing is most likely anal fissure which can cause severe pain from the muscle spasm. perirectal abscess could not hide that long because it is an infection, and unless it is drained it will cause systemic infection sit in bath tub filled with hot water , and that will take the pain away.
Answered 6/7/2015
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