An anorectal abscess is a painful swelling near anus or in buttock. The swelling contains pus. 60% anorectal abscesses are superficial and resulting from infection in small anal glands present in between internal and external anal sphincters (intersphincteric space). They are known as perianal abscess. 30% anorectal abscesses are deep seated and resulting form systemic infection. They are call Ischiorectal abscess. Submucous abscess, pelvirectal abscess and pilonidal abscess developed from versatile cause are comparatively less common. Inadequate and improper management of anorectal abscess may potentially cause complication like fistula formation.
Fast facts on Anorectal abscess
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- Anorectal abscess should be drained at the earliest.
- Conservative medical management almost invariably invites complication like fistula formation.
- Surgical drainage of pus reduces the chance of fistula formation by 50%.
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What causes Anorectal abscess?
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- Blocked and infected anal glands (cryptoglandular infection).
- Untreated anal fissure that becomes infected.
- Sexually transmitted infections.
- Penetrating injury of the perianal or buttock region.
- Crohn’s disease.
- Colon cancer.
- Tuberculosis.
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What are the symptoms of Anorectal abscess?
Superficial abscess
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- Constant and throbbing pain that worsen on sitting down.
- Swelling, redness and tenderness of skin around the anus.
- Discharge of pus.
- Pain is often associated with bowel movement.
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Deep abscess
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- All or some of the symptoms of superficial abscess.
- Fever with chill and rigor.
- General weakness.
- Sometimes fever is the only symptom of deep abscess.
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You should visit Proctosafe Clinic as soon as there is any evidence of formation of abscess in buttock or perianal region. You should also visit Proctosafe Clinic even the abscess bursts spontaneously and the pus is drained out. The burst anorectal abscess may relieve the symptoms but often cause fistula formation in later date. Please feel free to contact Proctosafe Clinic for consulting our specialist Ayurvedic and Allopathic surgeons.
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