Subcutaneous perianal abscess symptoms

When a subcutaneous perianal abscess occurs, you will usually feel redness, swelling, severe pain, and tenderness when touching the area around the anus. In severe cases, it may be accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever and difficulty defecating. In this case, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible to prevent the infection from spreading or developing into more serious complications.

The symptoms of subcutaneous perianal abscess are mainly caused by the formation of pus cysts after the perianal tissue is infected by bacteria. Early symptoms include mild local swelling and discomfort, but as the infection worsens, obvious redness, swelling, heat and tenderness will appear locally. The pain is particularly obvious during defecation and may even be severe enough to affect daily activities. After the abscess is formed, the texture of the lump becomes harder or fluctuating, and there will be obvious pain when pressing. If the pus is not drained in time, the infection may spread to other parts of the body, causing more serious deep abscesses or sepsis. Some patients may also experience systemic symptoms such as fever, chills or fatigue. If similar symptoms occur, you should pay great attention and seek medical attention immediately for diagnosis.

Treatment of subcutaneous perianal abscess usually requires incision and drainage surgery, which is a key method to relieve pus accumulation and infection. The abscess is incised under local anesthesia to drain the pus, relieve pain and infection. Patients with mild abscesses can cooperate with antibiotic treatment after surgery. Commonly used drugs include penicillins (such as amoxicillin), cephalosporin antibiotics (such as cefixime) or tigecycline to control infection and prevent recurrence. Postoperative care is equally important. It is necessary to keep the wound clean and change the dressing in time to promote wound healing. For patients at risk of recurrence, minimally invasive surgery or anal fistula preventive surgery is recommended under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, you should eat more fiber-rich foods, such as vegetables (spinach, carrots) and fruits (apples, bananas), and pay attention to drinking water, keep the stool unobstructed, and reduce irritation to the perianal area. Avoid sitting for a long time, strengthen perianal cleaning, and use warm water sitz baths to help relieve local discomfort and reduce the risk of recurrence.

Although perianal abscess is a common disease, its potential complications may affect health and even threaten life. Once related symptoms are found, be sure to seek medical attention in time. At the same time, maintaining good living habits, paying attention to daily diet structure, perianal hygiene and reasonable exercise are important means to prevent recurrence and protect one's health. Health needs to be carefully cared for, and early detection and early treatment are the most responsible ways to treat the body.