A thorough perianal abscess examination is a series of tests performed to further define the disease. The examination of perianal abscess includes physical examination, laboratory examination, imaging examination and so on.
1. Physical examination: different physical examinations are chosen according to the specific location of the abscess. Superficial abscess can show redness of the skin around the anus and hard nodules with obvious tenderness, etc. In deep abscess, there is no abnormality of the skin around the anus, and some patients can find lumps during rectal palpation.
2. Laboratory examination: analyze the white blood cell count, neutrophil percentage and other infection indexes by blood sampling, etc., to further clarify the progress of perianal abscess.
3. Imaging examination: Imaging examination is of great significance to the diagnosis and treatment of different types of perianal abscess, including ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and so on. For common huge perianal abscess, imaging examination can help to clarify the scope of the abscess and guide the surgical drainage.
If a thorough examination of perianal abscess is needed, you should visit a hospital and actively cooperate with your doctor.