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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 may prescribe pain medication and antibiotics. [read article]

Tests for Anal/Rectal Abscess

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Anoscopy is a method to view the anus, anal canal, and lower rectum.A digital rectal exam is done first. Then, a lubricated instrument(anoscope) is placed a few inc...  More
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Sigmoidoscopy is an internal examination of the lower large bowel(colon), using an instrument called a sigmoidoscope.During the test, you are positioned on your lef...  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.  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.The doctor will first examine th...  More
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Anoscopy is a method to view the anus, anal canal, and lower rectum.A digital rectal exam is done first. Then, a lubricated instrument(anoscope) is placed a few inc...  More
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Sigmoidoscopy is an internal examination of the lower large bowel(colon), using an instrument called a sigmoidoscope.During the test, you are positioned on your lef...  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.   More
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Packing of Wound
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Surgical Procedures for Anal/Rectal Abscess

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Abscess incision & drainageDefinition An infected skin nodule that contains pus may need to be drained via a cut if it does not respond to antibiotics. This allows...  More
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