What kind of people are prone to perianal abscesses?

People who are prone to perianal abscesses usually have weakened immunity, intestinal inflammation or recurrent constipation. These conditions will weaken the anti-infection ability of the tissues around the anus, making it easier to form bacterial infections and abscesses, which require timely prevention and improvement.

Perianal abscess refers to a purulent lesion formed after the perianal tissue is infected by bacteria. The specific cause is often caused by a combination of multiple factors. In terms of genetics, if there is a history of inflammatory bowel disease or immune abnormalities in the family, the risk of disease may increase; environmental factors such as poor hygiene habits and frequent contact with pollutants can cause bacteria to invade the external skin of the anus; physiological factors such as overdeveloped local sweat glands, anal gland obstruction or unhealed anal fissures can promote the growth of microorganisms. Trauma should not be ignored. Anal fissures caused by excessive force during defecation or minimally invasive operations during colonoscopy may become an entry point for infection. Pathologically, patients with common chronic diseases such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and diabetes are more likely to become high-risk groups due to long-term inflammation or low immunity.

Prevention of perianal abscesses needs to start with daily living habits. It is particularly important to keep the area around the anus clean. It is recommended to wash it with warm water every day, wipe it gently with soft paper, and choose underwear with good breathability to reduce the humid environment. For people with constipation, you can increase your dietary fiber and water intake, such as regularly eating foods that promote intestinal peristalsis such as oats, apples, and green leafy vegetables. If you already have a chronic disease with low immunity, you should follow up regularly and receive standardized treatment to reduce the chance of repeated inflammation. Once you find repeated redness, swelling, and tenderness around the anus, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible for local incision and drainage, or consider using antibiotics to control inflammation if necessary. A healthy physique starts with daily maintenance. Avoid ignoring small problems around the anus to truly stay away from disease troubles.