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Beware! Potential risks of perianal abscess: Why delayed treatment may lead to serious consequences?
Perial anal abscess, that is, bacterial infection of the perianal skin, usually affects the underlying skin around the anus.This infection is characterized by a bright red skin and can be accompanied by symptoms such as pain, difficulty defecation, itching and bleeding.If not treated promptly, the situation will become more serious and may lead to a series of complications.
"Perial anal abscesses not only affect quality of life, but may also cause more complex health problems."
Symptoms and complications
Symptoms of perianal abscess include obvious redness and swelling around the anus, which may be accompanied by swelling and itching.The patient may feel pain and may experience bleeding during defecation.These symptoms are very likely to be confused with other skin conditions such as diaper rash, eczema or hemorrhoids, resulting in delayed treatment.If the potential infection of the perianal abscess is not diagnosed in time, the consequences can be said to be quite serious, which may lead to abscess formation or rheumatism and fever.
In some cases, untreated perianal abscesses may also be transmitted to other people, especially caregivers or family members.In addition, there is a risk of nephritis, which makes it important to perform regular urine tests to monitor renal function.
Diagnostic process
Diagnosis of perianal abscess usually requires rapid streptococcal detection or bacterial culture of affected areas.The anus and genitals were thoroughly examined, and the secretions were sampled to confirm whether they were infected with group A β-hemolytic streptococci.It is worth noting that 65% of patients need to take more than three weeks to confirm the diagnosis.
"Dependency can lead to serious complications during the diagnosis of perianal abscess."
Treatment options
The preferred treatment method for perianal abscess is oral antibiotics, which usually require use in combination with topical antibiotics.The mere use of local treatment often cannot effectively treat deep infections.Commonly used oral antibiotics include penicillin V, amoxicillin, clarithromycin, etc., and the duration of treatment is usually 14 to 21 days.
During the treatment process, the disease should be closely monitored and if necessary, check to confirm whether the infection has been eliminated.
Prevention and recurrence
At present, effective data are still lacking in prevention methods for perianal abscess.However, maintaining dryness in affected areas and using topical antifungal drugs significantly reduces the risk of recurrence.High-risk factors for infection include poor living conditions, allergic dermatitis and malnutrition.Therefore, staying away from these risk factors can also reduce the occurrence of the disease.
"Maintaining good personal hygiene is essential to reduce the risk of infection."
