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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
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Colorectal Diseases |
Recurring perianal abscess07/30/2008 08:08AM |
For the past 3 years at about that same time of year, I have been getting perianal abcesses. I`ve had to have all 3 lanced. I`ve just gotten another one this year, bringing the total to 4 in 3 years.Now I have had ichyness in the perianal region for quite some time (5+ years). My hygine isnt FANTASTIC, but i shower at least 2-5 times a week. I`m fit and healthy otherwise.
What are the likly causes of these abcesses happening again and again? And why always at the same time of year (late winter-almost spring)?
Any prevention ideas?
If your abscess is always in the same spot, you most likely have a fistula in ano. Since it is a chronic condition, it is not likely to heal without surgical intervention. Hygiene does not cause or prevent a fistula in ano.
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Janice Frederick Rafferty, MD Associate Professor, Chief Division of Colorectal Surgery Department of Surgery College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
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