How to treat perianal abscess in newborns

I believe many people know that the body of a newborn is very fragile and will be affected by many factors, mainly their early physical development and various immune systems, which are still in a relatively perfect state. This makes them prone to some problems, and some people will find abscesses around the anus of their newborns. When this happens, it is a very serious condition for newborns and sometimes even affects their subsequent development. The newborn has an abscess around the anus. How can it be treated?

What is a perianal abscess

An acute suppurative infection occurs in the soft tissue around the anal canal and rectum or in the surrounding spaces, and an abscess is formed, which is called anal canal and rectal abscess. Its characteristic is spontaneous rupture, or the formation of anal fistula after surgical incision and drainage. It is a common anorectal disease and also the acute stage of the pathological process of anal canal and rectal inflammation, while anal fistula is the chronic stage. Common pathogens include Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, occasionally anaerobic bacteria and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is often a mixed infection of multiple pathogens, and it has recently been found to be related to anal line damage. Subcutaneous abscess around the anus is the most common cause, which is mostly caused by anal gland infection spreading outward through the subcutaneous part of the external sphincter or directly outward.

Symptoms of perianal abscess

All diseases have their typical symptoms, and perianal abscess is no exception.

Common symptoms of anorectal abscess are: first feeling a small hard lump or mass around the anus, followed by increased pain, redness, swelling, fever, heaviness, discomfort, restlessness, insomnia, constipation, difficulty urinating and other rectal irritation symptoms. This is followed by symptoms of systemic poisoning such as general discomfort, mental fatigue, increased body temperature, loss of appetite, chills and high fever. Generally, an abscess will form in about a week. A soft, tender, fluctuating swelling can be felt around the anus or in the rectum during digital examination. Pus can be extracted by puncturing with a syringe. If the wound ruptures on its own or is incised and drained, the pain will be relieved or disappear, the body temperature will drop, and the general condition will improve. However, the pus-filled wound is not easy to heal or pus-filled wound will recur after temporary healing. If it does not heal for a long time, it will become anal fistula. Symptoms vary depending on where the abscess occurs.

A small hard lump or bump around the anus

1. The main symptom of perianal subcutaneous abscess is pain, which is initially distending pain, throbbing pain when purulent, and pain aggravated by defecation. Urinary retention may occur when the abscess is in front of the anus, and pain in the coccyx may occur when the abscess is behind the anus. Symptoms of systemic poisoning are mild, with local swelling, redness, tenderness, and fluctuation.

2. Patients with ischiorectal abscess have symptoms of systemic poisoning such as general discomfort, fever, chills, and increased body temperature. Local symptoms include swelling, redness, burning pain, throbbing pain, tenderness, restlessness on one side of the anus; the pain worsens during activity and defecation; and urination is difficult.

3. Patients with pelvic rectal abscess have severe systemic symptoms, first with chills, high fever, and general fatigue. In severe cases, they may have symptoms of sepsis and poisoning. The local symptoms are mild, with only a feeling of rectal prolapse, soreness or discomfort, and difficulty urinating may also occur.

Treatment of perianal abscess

Once you have an perianal abscess, you must seek active treatment. The specific treatment methods are as follows:

A few perianal abscesses can be dissipated with antibiotics, hot water sitz baths and local physical therapy, but most require surgical treatment, which can be done in two ways.

Once you have an anal abscess, you must actively treat it

Prevention and care of perianal abscess

As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, actively improving one's own immunity is the best prevention. At the same time, it is also essential to provide good health care and promote recovery from illness.

An acute suppurative infection occurs in the soft tissue around the anal canal and rectum or in the surrounding spaces, and an abscess is formed, which is called anal canal and rectal abscess. Its characteristic is spontaneous rupture, or the formation of anal fistula after surgical incision and drainage. It is a common anorectal disease and also the acute phase of the anal and rectal inflammatory pathological process.

1. Actively exercise, strengthen physical fitness, promote blood circulation, enhance local disease resistance and prevent infection.

2. Keeping the anus clean, changing underwear frequently, and cleaning the anus after defecation are effective in preventing infection.

3. Actively prevent and treat other anal diseases, such as anal cryptitis and anal papillitis, to avoid perianal abscesses and anal fistulas.

4. Pay attention to your diet and avoid spicy, greasy and other irritating foods. Eat more fresh fruits, vegetables and other foods that are good for bowel movements. Especially in summer, eat less cold drinks and other foods that may cause diarrhea and constipation.

5. Pay attention to personal hygiene. The anus must be cleaned every day to keep it clean and free of infection. If conditions permit, you can also use warm water to clean it after defecation to avoid infection in the anus.

Actively improving your own immunity is the best prevention

6. Developing a good habit of regular bowel movements is beneficial to intestinal patency and normal excretion. It can effectively prevent the occurrence of constipation and has a certain inhibitory effect on the formation of perianal abscesses.

7. Actively participate in outdoor activities, exercise, improve resistance, enhance immunity, promote normal blood circulation in the body, and prevent disease invasion. ...