Rectal abscess is a condition where pus will be collected in the recta area .It is mainly caused by a bacterial infection which results in localized collection of pus (abscess).An abscess of the rectum is very uncomfortable, embarrassing, and even painful. With out treatment Rectal abscess can spread through out the body especially in the groin and rectal lumen.
Causes:
Rectal abscess is mainly caused by the following bacteria.
• Escheria coli
• Streptococcus
• Staphylococcus
• Proteus vulgaris
Causes:
Rectal abscess is mainly caused by the following bacteria.
• Escheria coli
• Streptococcus
• Staphylococcus
• Proteus vulgaris
The main cause of rectal abscess is hard and large stool because of constipation and anal sex.
Symptoms:
• Anal and rectal pain
• Severe Bleeding
• Blood in the stool, in the toilet, or on the toilet paper.
• Rectal warmth
• Rectal Swelling
• Pain in the anal area or buttocks
• Lower abdominal pain
• Fever
• Night sweats
• Fatigue
Diagnosis:
Rectal abscess is detectable on physical examination. The external opening of a fistula generally appears as a pink or red, elevated, discharging sinus or ulcer on the skin near the anus. A proctosigmoidoscopy may be performed to exclude associated diseases. Diagnosis includes CT scan, MRI, and or Trans rectal ultra sound.
Certain people are more likely to develop perirectal abscesses with the following medical problems:
• Diabetes problem
• AIDS or HIV infection with low white blood cell counts
• Crohn disease
• Persons on medications that suppress the body’s immune system, such as steroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone), or those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.
Treatment:
Two types of treatment are there and these treatments will be discussed below:
Self care at home:
• Nonprescription pain medicine, such as Tylenol may help control the pain and fever.
• If the abscess opens by itself, there will be a release of pus and possibly some relief of pain and fever.
Medical treatment :
• Rectal abscesses, unfortunately, cannot be treated by a simple course of antibiotics or other medications. Even small abscesses will need the attention of a surgeon immediately. Treatment is possible in an emergency room under local anesthesia, but it is highly preferred to be formally admitted to a hospital and to have the surgery performed in an operating room under general anesthesia.
• Blood tests and several tests may be required to evaluate your progress after treatment.
Symptoms:
• Anal and rectal pain
• Severe Bleeding
• Blood in the stool, in the toilet, or on the toilet paper.
• Rectal warmth
• Rectal Swelling
• Pain in the anal area or buttocks
• Lower abdominal pain
• Fever
• Night sweats
• Fatigue
Diagnosis:
Rectal abscess is detectable on physical examination. The external opening of a fistula generally appears as a pink or red, elevated, discharging sinus or ulcer on the skin near the anus. A proctosigmoidoscopy may be performed to exclude associated diseases. Diagnosis includes CT scan, MRI, and or Trans rectal ultra sound.
Certain people are more likely to develop perirectal abscesses with the following medical problems:
• Diabetes problem
• AIDS or HIV infection with low white blood cell counts
• Crohn disease
• Persons on medications that suppress the body’s immune system, such as steroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone), or those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.
Treatment:
Two types of treatment are there and these treatments will be discussed below:
Self care at home:
• Nonprescription pain medicine, such as Tylenol may help control the pain and fever.
• If the abscess opens by itself, there will be a release of pus and possibly some relief of pain and fever.
Medical treatment :
• Rectal abscesses, unfortunately, cannot be treated by a simple course of antibiotics or other medications. Even small abscesses will need the attention of a surgeon immediately. Treatment is possible in an emergency room under local anesthesia, but it is highly preferred to be formally admitted to a hospital and to have the surgery performed in an operating room under general anesthesia.
• Blood tests and several tests may be required to evaluate your progress after treatment.
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