What kind of people get perianal abscess?

Perianal abscesses are often associated with infection, and people with low immunity are more likely to get sick, including those with chronic diseases, bad lifestyles, and special physical conditions. Because abscesses may not have obvious symptoms in the early stages, it is particularly important to understand the high-risk groups so that better preventive measures can be taken.

Genetic factors have little impact on perianal abscesses, but if there is a history of rectal or perianal diseases in the family, special attention should be paid to daily health management. An unhealthy lifestyle is the main external factor that promotes perianal abscesses, such as a high-fat diet, long periods of sitting or standing, constipation, frequent diarrhea, or a moist anus for a long time, which can lead to blockage of anal glands and bacterial infection. People with low immunity, such as patients taking immunosuppressants for a long time, diabetics, or HIV-infected people, are also more susceptible to bacterial invasion, leading to abscess formation. Chronic perianal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease), hemorrhoids, and anal fissures can cause repeated infections of the anal gland ducts, eventually developing into perianal abscesses, while trauma (such as perianal surgery, anal trauma) may directly cause infection.

The first step to treat perianal abscess is to control the infection. Commonly used drug treatments are broad-spectrum antibiotics, such as cephalosporins, metronidazole or ciprofloxacin, to prevent the spread of bacteria. Surgical treatment is an effective way to completely remove the abscess cavity, such as abscess cavity incision and drainage, anal fistula incision or hanging thread therapy. If the symptoms are mild, daily care can also be used to assist recovery. It is recommended to take a warm water bath to reduce perianal swelling and pain, and keep the anus clean and dry.

In order to reduce the risk of disease, a variety of preventive measures can be taken in daily life, such as consuming more foods rich in dietary fiber (oats, vegetables, fruits) to relieve constipation, avoiding spicy and greasy foods to reduce perianal irritation; at the same time, maintaining regular bowel movements and developing a good habit of cleaning the anus every day can also effectively reduce infection. For people with low immunity or frequent intestinal problems, it is recommended to regularly check perianal health. If perianal redness, swelling, pain or similar symptoms occur, medical intervention should be sought in a timely manner.

When it comes to perianal abscesses, early detection and early treatment are key. Paying attention to small details in life, adjusting diet and improving habits can effectively avoid the occurrence of such diseases. Even if you are already ill, there is no need to panic. Current medical means are sufficient to achieve timely diagnosis and effective treatment. Using scientific methods to care for yourself and those around you, health can really be in your hands.