Do I need someone to stay with me after surgery for perianal abscess?

After surgery for perianal abscess, someone usually needs to stay with the patient because the patient may face pain, difficulty in moving, and other problems. The recovery period after surgery is very important. Proper care can speed up recovery and reduce the risk of complications.

Perianal abscess is a common infectious disease around the anus, usually caused by bacterial infection of the anal glands, resulting in the formation of pus. Patients may experience pain and swelling around the anus, and may have systemic symptoms such as fever. Surgical incision and drainage is the main method of treating perianal abscess, as pus cannot usually be drained by drug treatment alone.

Patients often feel obvious pain after surgery, especially when defecating. This is because the surgical area is located around the anus, and any activity will cause stretching of the muscles at the wound, so pain care is one of the key points of postoperative management. In addition, the incision needs to be kept clean and dry after surgery to avoid infection. Daily wound care, including changing dressings and cleaning wounds, usually requires the assistance of nursing staff. Due to the limited mobility of patients after surgery, they may need help from others in their daily lives, such as going to the toilet or performing simple daily activities.

We remind you that the postoperative diet should be light and easily digestible, and fiber should be supplemented to avoid constipation. At the same time, patients need to drink plenty of water to keep the stool soft and reduce irritation to the surgical site during defecation. Remember, any discomfort, including persistent severe pain, fever, or abnormal bleeding from the wound, should be communicated to the doctor in time to prevent complications. During the postoperative recovery process, having someone to stay with the patient can effectively reduce the inconvenience of the patient and help him/her through the recovery period smoothly.