anorectal abscess

A person should see a health professional if an anorectal abscess is suspected.

The following factors increase your risk for an anorectal abscess:

Diagnosis of anorectal abscess begins with a medical history and physical exam.

A rectal examination may confirm that you have an anorectal abscess.

Pain in the perianal area is the most common symptom of an anorectal abscess.

When infection develops, an anorectal abscess can form.

Other possible causes of an anorectal abscess include:

Prevention or prompt treatment of sexually transmitted diseases may prevent this cause of anorectal abscesses.

There are four types of anorectal abscesses: perianal, ischiorectal, intersphincteric, and supralevator.

Lymphogranuloma venereum can cause fistulas, strictures and anorectal abscesses if left untreated.

In anorectal abscesses, primary closure healed faster, but 25% of abscesses healed by secondary intention and recurrence was higher.