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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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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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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) and rectum, 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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Sigmoidoscopy is an internal examination of the lower large bowel (colon) and rectum, 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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Prescribed Medications for Anal/Rectal Abscess
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AMPICILLIN; SULBACTAM (am pi SILL in; sul BAK tam) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds... More
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