Perianal abscess can be cleaned after defecation by dipping a small towel or small gauze into warm water, local wounds can be cleaned by extracting warm water with a syringe, or sitz baths with 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution, and gently drying the perianal area with a clean towel or gauze after cleaning in order to minimize the risk of postoperative bowel pain and infection.
After surgical treatment of perianal abscess patients, the anus will form open wounds, and there will be secretions oozing out of the non-healing wound area. Therefore, you should not use toilet paper to wipe the anus after defecation, because once the toilet paper is wet with secretion, it may remain in the wound to form an anal fistula.
The water temperature of bathing or sitz bath should be controlled close to the body temperature, generally between 36~40℃, so as not to stimulate the wound and affect the recovery.
Patients with perianal abscess should pay attention to diet and exercise in general. It is recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits rich in dietary fiber and fluid or semi-liquid food to reduce the burden on the intestinal tract. In addition should reduce sedentary time to avoid constipation aggravate the symptoms of postoperative defecation difficulties.
If you experience any discomfort after perianal abscess surgery, such as severe pain, please consult the doctor in time to avoid delaying your condition.