Can perianal abscess be treated with heat?

It is not recommended to use hot compresses for perianal abscesses. Hot compresses may aggravate the spread of inflammation and infection, and the best way to deal with it is to seek medical attention in time, usually through medication or surgical drainage. The following will discuss the causes, treatment methods and treatment recommendations of perianal abscesses.

1. The causes of perianal abscesses may include: genetic factors, environmental factors, physiological factors and infection. Due to genetic reasons, some people have smaller anal gland openings, which are prone to blockage and abscess formation. Environmental factors, especially those living in poor conditions and poor hygiene, are more likely to have such problems. Decreased resistance or immune system disorders in the body may also increase the possibility of perianal abscesses. Bacterial infection is the direct cause of abscesses, which is prone to occur when the intestinal flora is unbalanced.

2. The treatment of perianal abscess is mainly to receive professional treatment in the hospital. Drug treatment can use antibiotics such as penicillin and cephalosporins to help control infection. Surgical drainage is a key step, and there are usually three surgical methods: incision and drainage, hanging thread therapy, and internal incision and external drainage. Incisional drainage is the most commonly used surgical method, which is simple to operate and less painful; hanging thread therapy is mainly used for patients with anal fistula, which can treat abscesses and prevent recurrence of anal fistula at the same time; internal incision and external drainage is more complicated and suitable for cases where abscesses are deeper and recur.

3. In order to prevent the recurrence of perianal abscess, patients are advised to maintain good hygiene habits and clean the perianal area frequently; pay attention to diet and increase fiber intake to prevent constipation; do appropriate physical exercise, maintain a good mood, and enhance immunity.

Perianal abscesses should not be treated by yourself, especially hot compresses. Any incorrect treatment may cause the infection to worsen or spread to other tissues, or even cause systemic infection. For health and safety, you should seek medical attention in time and follow the doctor's advice. After professional treatment, follow the doctor's instructions to do postoperative care and adjust your lifestyle to help restore health and prevent recurrence. Readers are advised to pay attention to changes in their own symptoms. If you find any abnormalities, you should seek medical attention in time. This is the basic principle of maintaining health.