Care for perianal abscess

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Hi all!

Just came out hospital after having my abscess drained. Any tips on after-care for my wound? Thanks in advance!

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Specializes in onc, M/S, hospice, nursing informatics.

Follow the instructions the hospital gave you (or should have given you) when you were discharged.

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.

What do your d/c instructions say to do? Did they get home health for you? :welcome: to the site!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Hi there and welcome. I'm sorry but we can't provide medical advice. Please contact your provider for questions. Thanks.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

perirectal and perianal abscesses are commonly encountered ed problems. timely and appropriate treatment is necessary to.

www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic494.htm - 99k -

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emedicine - perianal abscess : article by andre hebra, md

perianal abscess - perianal abscess represents an infection of the soft tissues surrounding the anal canal, with formation of a discrete abscess cavity.

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