1.What is perianal abscess Perianal abscess is the abbreviation of perianal abscess, which is an acute purulent infection in the soft tissue around the anal canal and rectum or its surrounding space, and forms an abscess. 2.How do I know I have a perianal abscess? ★ This disease is mostly seen in young adults between the ages of 20 and 40. It is more common in males than females, which may be related to the fact that males have well-developed anal glands and more secretory glands, which increases the chance of infection. ★ The onset of the disease is rapid, with severe anal cramps and pain, and significant clinical symptoms. It is followed by general discomfort, mental fatigue and weakness, elevated body temperature, loss of appetite, chills and high fever, and other symptoms of systemic toxicity. ★ After the formation of anal abscess, it is easy to spread to the surrounding soft tissue gap and can bypass the back of the anus and spread to the opposite side to form a new abscess. 3.What should I do if I have a perianal abscess? When the above symptoms appear, please consult a specialist immediately When an abscess is initially formed, early radical incision should be performed in time to prevent recurrence and the formation of anal fistula. 4.Why do I have a perianal abscess? . Infectious factors: infections such as anal fissures, hemorrhoids, anal sinusitis, perianal skin diseases, etc., which form infections and abscesses in the perianal rectal space. Traumatic factors: perianal abscess caused by infection after knife wound, gunshot wound, foreign body stimulation. Bad dietary habits: long-term preference for spicy, oily and other foods leads to constipation or diarrhea, thus secondary to perianal abscess. 5.Don’t be afraid to suffer from perianal abscess, experts have ways to prevent it: actively exercise, enhance physical fitness, improve blood circulation, strengthen the local resistance to disease and prevent infection. Keep your anus clean, change your underwear regularly, and insist on cleaning your anus every day after defecation, which has a positive effect on preventing infection. Actively prevent and treat other anal diseases, such as anal saphenitis and anal papillitis, to avoid perianal abscess and anal fistula. Preventing constipation and diarrhea is important to prevent the formation of perianal abscess.