Causes of anal abscess in infants

Children have weak resistance and often have some minor problems. For example, gastrointestinal diseases are common. Gastrointestinal diseases often lead to diarrhea or constipation, etc. After defecation, the baby will have anal abscess. Anal abscess is a problem that many parents are worried about, because anal abscess in babies can be very uncomfortable and can also affect the baby's physical health and development. So, what causes anal abscess in babies?

1. Some diseases often occur in newborns, and anal sinusitis is one of them. If the disease is not treated promptly, it can cause perianal abscess. It is because the inflammation of the anal sinus causes the contraction of the anal sphincter, which affects the excretion of inflammatory secretions (including pus), allowing the inflammation to spread to the rectum and around the anus, and then form an perianal abscess. Because the area around the anus is very close to the skin and the mucous membrane of adjacent organs (such as the vulva and vagina of female babies), once an abscess is formed, it is equivalent to the formation of a fistula. The inner opening of the fistula is located on the rectal wall, and the outer opening is located on the mucous membrane of the skin or other organs. After the pus flows out, the abscess forms a tube connecting the inner and outer openings.

2. Babies are prone to many diseases because of their relatively low immunity and poor resistance, making them prone to sepsis and local infection, making them prone to perianal abscesses.

3. Nowadays, when newborns are born, parents will use diapers for their babies for convenience, but they don’t know that this can easily cause perianal abscesses in babies. This is because the anal sphincter of infants and young children is relatively relaxed and the anal canal is relatively short. Diarrhea and wiping feces can easily cause the anal canal and rectal mucosa to evert. The skin is delicate and can easily become infected after being abraded by diapers, etc., leading to secondary perianal abscess.

4. Clinically, most parents of neonatal patients are first-time fathers or mothers and lack experience in caring for their babies. Due to inadequate care, some infections are caused, which in turn lead to the occurrence of perianal abscesses.

5. Traumatic causes: When the baby suffers from other anorectal diseases, improper surgical treatment or incorrect methods may cause perianal infection, eventually forming anal fistula and leading to perianal abscess in the baby.

The above is an introduction to the causes of anal abscess in infants. I believe that after parents see the factors that cause anal abscess in infants, they will definitely protect their children’s health. They must take good care of their children’s hygiene and keep the area around the anus clean. In addition, if anorectal diseases occur, you must seek medical attention promptly to avoid anal fistulas.