What kind of people are prone to perianal abscess?

High-risk groups for perianal abscesses include people with weakened immune function (such as diabetics, HIV-infected people), sedentary people (such as office workers, drivers), people with chronic constipation or diarrhea, and people with poor hygiene habits or a history of anorectal diseases. For these people, attention should be paid to lifestyle, diet and physical examinations to reduce the risk of disease.

1) People with weakened immune system

Patients with weakened immune systems, such as those with diabetes, HIV, and cancer, are more likely to develop perianal abscesses. This is because a weakened immune system reduces the body's defenses against infection, making it easier for the anal glands to become infected and healing more slowly. From a prevention perspective, these people need to closely monitor their blood sugar, have regular physical examinations, and seek medical attention as soon as possible when signs of infection (such as pain or redness and swelling) are found. It is also very important to improve overall immune function, such as eating a balanced diet and consuming more foods containing zinc and vitamin C, such as shellfish, fruits, and green leafy vegetables.

2) People who sit for long periods of time or whose occupations affect their health

Sitting for a long time can lead to poor blood circulation in the anus, and the local tissue is in a state of high pressure for a long time, increasing the risk of anal gland blockage and infection. For example, drivers, office workers and other occupational groups are more likely to have this problem. It is recommended that these people stand up and move around for 5-10 minutes every hour during their daily sedentary work to promote blood circulation. At the same time, choosing a seat cushion with good breathability and avoiding excessive pressure on the anal area can also significantly reduce the incidence of perianal diseases.

3) People with constipation or chronic diarrhea

Frequent straining during bowel movements or frequent diarrhea may cause fibrosis of the perianal skin and imbalance of the urinary digestive tract flora, which may lead to anal gland obstruction or damage. If you are unable to defecate for a long time, the accumulation of feces in the anal canal area can easily cause infection. For patients with long-term constipation, they should consume more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as whole grain foods, vegetables and fruits, and avoid overly greasy and spicy foods; for patients with long-term diarrhea, pay attention to adjusting the intestinal flora, such as supplementing probiotics, and reduce the intake of irritating foods.

4) People with improper anal cleaning or a history of anorectal disease

Daily cleaning of the skin around the anus is an important part of preventing infection. Inadequate cleaning may lead to bacterial accumulation near the anal glands, thereby increasing the chance of acute infection. People who have suffered from anorectal diseases such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and anal fistulas are also at high risk and need to pay more attention to preventing repeated infections. It is recommended to wash the anus with warm water after each bowel movement, avoid using irritating soaps, keep the area dry, wear breathable clothing, and reduce friction.

The occurrence of perianal abscess is usually closely related to the above risk factors. The risk of disease can be effectively reduced by improving immunity, correcting lifestyle and standardizing perianal care. Once symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain and skin fever are found around the anus, you should immediately seek medical attention and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor, such as antibiotics, abscess excision and drainage, etc. Early intervention can effectively reduce the occurrence of complications.