Perianal abscess ruptured by itself

Perianal abscess is more common among young and middle-aged people, and mainly occurs in men. Perianal abscess is a bacterial infection that has a great impact on anal health. Some patients who are not treated in time may develop anal fistula, and severe cases may even go into shock, posing a great threat to the patient's life safety. So, what should you do if you rupture an perianal abscess yourself?

Perianal abscess, also known as anorectal abscess, is called anal carbuncle in traditional Chinese medicine. Perianal abscess is an acute suppurative infectious disease occurring around the anus, anal canal and rectum. It is a bacterial infection and is the predecessor of anal fistula. This disease and anal fistula are one of the three major anorectal diseases, with an incidence rate of about 2%, accounting for 8% to 25% of anorectal diseases. It is more common in men aged 20 to 40 years old. The incidence rate in men is 3 to 4 times that in women. The incidence rate in children is also relatively high.

Perianal abscesses should be taken seriously after they occur. Abscesses occurring in the ischiorectal fossa and pelvic rectal fossa on both sides of the anus and under the perineal fascia on the front side of men are the most dangerous. If not treated promptly, they may lead to infectious shock and even be life-threatening.

The main symptom of perianal abscess is pain, which can be very severe and gradually worsens. Many patients say they cannot eat or sleep. After the abscess bursts on its own, the pain is temporarily relieved.

Low-lying abscesses cause severe anal pain that persists. A perirectal abscess (high position) is not necessarily painful. Because the area around the rectum belongs to the pelvic cavity, the autonomic nerves distributed here are insensitive to ordinary stimulation. The most important manifestations are local heaviness and a feeling of urge to defecate.

Another symptom of perianal abscess is fever, which can reach over 40°C. Generally speaking, the larger and deeper the abscess cavity, the greater the probability of fever. Some patients may also experience difficulty urinating and defecating, poor appetite, and insomnia.

Most anorectal abscesses can be cured through active surgical treatment in the early stage. High-position abscesses are complex conditions and may recur. In very rare cases, the infection may be so severe that death may occur.

There are many reasons for the occurrence of perianal abscess, but intestinal flora imbalance and decreased immunity are two fundamental causes. Therefore, preventing intestinal flora imbalance and improving immunity are the fundamental strategies for preventing perianal abscess.