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Treatment involves surgery to drain the abscess. Warm sitz baths (sitting in a tub of warm water) may help relieve pain and swelling, and may help make the abscess easier to drain. Your doctor m...[read article]

Tests for Anal/Rectal Abscess

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Anoscopy is a method to view the anus, anal canal, and lower rectum.  More
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Sigmoidoscopy is an internal examination of the lower large bowel (colon), using an instrument called a sigmoidoscope.  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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A digital rectal exam is an examination of the lower rectum. The doctor uses a gloved, lubricated finger to check for abnormalities.  More
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Anoscopy is a method to view the anus, anal canal, and lower rectum.  More
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Sigmoidoscopy is an internal examination of the lower large bowel (colon), using an instrument called a sigmoidoscope.  More
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Medical Procedures for Anal/Rectal Abscess

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A sitz bath is a warm water bath used for healing or cleansing purposes. You sit in the bath. The water covers only the hips and buttocks. The water may contain med...  More
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Packing of Wound
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Surgical Procedures for Anal/Rectal Abscess

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An infected skin nodule that contains pus may need to be drained via a cut if it does not respond to antibiotics . This allows the pus to escape, and the infection ...  More
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