What should patients with perianal abscess pay attention to in their diet?

Patients with perianal abscess should eat light and easily digestible food, avoid spicy and high-fat foods, increase dietary fiber intake, and maintain adequate water intake.

Perianal abscess is a common infectious disease around the anus, characterized by local swelling, pain, and suppuration. Due to the close connection between the digestive tract and the anus, diet plays a very important auxiliary role. A reasonable diet can alleviate symptoms and avoid further irritation to the affected area during defecation.

Patients should try to reduce the intake of spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers and pepper, because these foods can cause intestinal irritation, lead to discomfort during defecation, and aggravate the condition. Greasy and high-fat foods should also be reduced, because they can easily cause gastrointestinal burden and delay the healing of perianal wounds. In order to avoid constipation, more foods containing dietary fiber should be added to the diet, such as green leafy vegetables, oats, sweet potatoes, etc., which can help soften stools and relieve defecation difficulties. At the same time, maintain adequate water intake every day. It is recommended to drink boiled water and clear soup to help promote intestinal peristalsis and make defecation easier.

While adjusting your diet, you should also avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time. You can try to do some activities to promote blood circulation. If the symptoms persist or the abscess worsens, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid causing more serious infection problems. A reasonable diet combined with professional treatment is an important guarantee for improving perianal abscesses.