How to prevent recurrence of perianal abscess

The key to preventing recurrence of perianal abscesses is to improve living habits, maintain anal hygiene, avoid constipation, and promptly diagnose and treat perianal-related diseases. These measures can effectively reduce the risk of recurrence and protect perianal health.

Perianal abscess is a common anorectal disease, mainly caused by anal gland infection, blockage, or other intestinal diseases. Genetic factors such as susceptible constitution may make some people more susceptible to the disease; environmental factors such as long-term sitting, bad eating habits, high temperature and high humidity can increase the chance of perianal infection; physiological factors such as constipation and diarrhea can cause repeated damage to the anal skin and anal glands; trauma, anal fissures and other diseases may also induce abscesses. When it develops to a severe stage, it may lead to more complex pathological changes such as anal fistulas and other problems, and the difficulty of treatment increases accordingly. Because the perianal environment is special, if care is not taken, the recurrence rate after treatment is also high.

To prevent the recurrence of perianal abscess, you must first adjust your diet and consume more foods rich in dietary fiber such as oats, brown rice, and apples to promote regular bowel movements and avoid constipation and diarrhea. Keep the perianal area clean and dry. It is recommended to use warm water for washing, especially after treatment or defecation, and avoid using irritating chemical products. At the same time, avoid sitting for long periods of time, and increase walking, stretching, or levator anus exercises appropriately to help improve perianal blood circulation and reduce the risk of infection. If an abscess has already formed, you need to seek medical attention in time to completely remove the lesion through incision and drainage or radical anal fistula resection. The doctor may recommend the use of antibacterial drugs such as metronidazole and cephalosporins to reduce inflammation, combined with topical potassium permanganate sitz baths to assist recovery.

During the recovery period and in daily life, it is important to maintain a regular schedule, avoid staying up late or sitting for long periods of time; quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, reduce the impact of irritating foods on the anorectal area, and regularly check anorectal health. Relapse should not be delayed, and timely medical treatment is the key. Through scientific care and adjustment of lifestyle habits, not only can the possibility of recurrence of perianal abscess be greatly reduced, but also the overall health status can be improved, making life more comfortable and relaxed.