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Anal abscess

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 ICD9        = 566|

}} An anal abscess is a abscessadjacent to the anus, characterized by extremely painful bowel movements. Often misdiagnosed as a bad case of hemorrhoids, this condition requires surgeryand antibiotics. It is associated with Crohn's disease.

Cause

Often, the source of infection is infective diarrheawith infection of local glands and formation of pus. Without treatment, the abcess may become larger and affect the groin, the leg, and the rectal lumen.

Treatment

It must be treated by a surgical drainage of the abscess. A small deep incision to the root of the abscess will allow the abscess to fully excrete the exudate. The abscess must not be stitched closed because the infection must heal from inside out. Antibioticsaid the resolution, often within 10-14 days.

Complications

In severe or recurrent abscesses, a fistulamay develop, connecting the rectum to the skin. This requires more intensive surgery, and (in case of Crohn's) different medical therapy.

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