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Can I get rid of an abscess close to my anus with an antibiotic?
I want to know can I get rid of an abscess close to my anus with an antibiotic?
6 Answers
Possibly if it is really small
Most need an office drainage procedure to be resolved
Some of these abscesses can be secondary to a fistula so good to follow up after it resolves
It depends on the situation, but generally speaking the best treatment is going to be drainage of the abscess by a provider either in the office or emercency department. Michelle M Olson, MD, MACM Vice President of Graduate Medical Education and DIO Interim Director, General Surgery Residency Program Methodist Health System Dallas o: 214-947-2356 c: 570-394-3588
The recommended treatment is incision and drainage. Antibiotics are often not needed if incision and drainage is achieved early in the infection. It's best to seek medical attention early if you believe you have an anal abscess.
If you suspect an abscess you need a physical examination by a professional who can decide on the treatment. At times they may even pop on their own but still better to be checked out to make sure it doesn't require any further workup or a formal I&D.
Usually antibiotics alone are not sufficient. You need to have an incision and drainage procedure to clear the infection.
While antibiotics may slow the progression of an abscess, you should have the area inspected by a Colon and Rectal Surgeon to determine both cause and extent of the infection.