Pay attention to dietary taboos for perianal abscess

Patients with perianal abscess should avoid spicy, high-fat, and constipation-causing foods to alleviate the condition and relieve discomfort. They should also focus on light diets and food choices that promote intestinal health.

Perianal abscess is caused by infection, resulting in the formation of an abscess under the skin or deeper around the anus, often accompanied by symptoms such as pain, redness, swelling and fever. This disease is related to multiple factors such as anal gland infection, decreased immunity, intestinal inflammation, etc., and the condition can be mild or severe. Stimulating foods such as chili and pepper will aggravate irritation in the anal area and aggravate inflammation; high-fat and high-oil foods such as fried foods and fatty meat will affect digestion, increase the burden on the intestines, and lead to constipation, which may cause greater tension during defecation and affect the healing of lesions. At the same time, too much processed food and refined sugar such as cakes and desserts are not conducive to the recovery of local inflammation. Alcohol consumption needs to be controlled because alcohol suppresses the immune system and has adverse effects on lesions.

It is recommended to choose foods rich in dietary fiber such as whole grains, oats, sweet potatoes, etc. to promote defecation, help keep stools soft, and reduce defecation pressure; add more fresh vegetables and fruits such as apples, spinach, carrots, etc. to supplement vitamins and enhance immunity. At the same time, increase high-quality protein such as fish, chicken breast, beans and dairy products, which will help promote tissue repair after abscess incision or drainage. Adequate water intake should be ensured in the diet, and the daily water intake should be maintained at more than 2000 ml to promote metabolism and help detoxification. Developing a good habit of regular bowel movements can effectively reduce the occurrence of constipation.

Perianal abscess may progress to a more serious anal fistula. If the discomfort continues to worsen, you should seek medical attention in time and receive drug treatment or surgical intervention according to the doctor's instructions. Antibiotics such as cephalosporins, metronidazole and other drugs can be used for early infection of abscesses; incision and drainage may be required when the abscess is large; if a complex anal fistula is formed, surgery is required for thorough treatment. Diet and work and rest adjustments can play an auxiliary role, but they are not a substitute for treatment. Regardless of the severity of the disease, you need to maintain an optimistic attitude, cooperate with the doctor, face the disease together, and strive for a speedy recovery.