HEALING HANDS CLINIC RECTAL ABSCESS / ANAL ABSCESS

WHAT IS A RECTAL ABSCESS? A rectal or anal abscess is a pus-filled cavity found inrectal or anal abscess the region of the rectum or anus. The condition is quite painful and usually results from infection of one of the small internal anal glands. The extent and severity of the abscess may vary; but it should be noted that quite commonly, a rectal abscess may be associated with formation of a fistula ( in fistula almost 50% cases ) and hence needs proper evaluation and treatment

TYPES OF RECTAL ABSCESS Perianal: Most common type Ischiorectal: May spread to the opposite side to form a horseshoe abscess abscess Intersphincteric: Extremely painful Supralevator: Least common type

CAUSES OF RECTAL ABSCESS Bacterial Infection of the internal anal glands – Most common cause ( 90% cases ) Crohns disease, Ulcerative colitis Sexually Transmitted Diseases, receptive partner in anal sex Diabetes Trauma Tuberculosis Immunodeficiency due to HIV or malignancy

SYMPTOMS OF RECTAL ABSCESS Throbbing pain that worsens on sitting Redness, swelling, pain on touch Discharge of pus Rectal bleeding Constipation due to painful defecation Constipation Fever with/without chills in deep seated abscesses

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