Post-operative precautions for perianal abscess are keeping the wound clean, adjusting dietary habits, developing regular defecation habits, changing medication regularly, and reviewing regularly.
1. Keep the wound clean: patients should keep the anal area clean and dry after perianal abscess surgery, take a sitz bath with lukewarm water after each bowel movement, and change the underwear frequently.
2. Adjust the diet: patients with perianal abscess surgery 1~2 days need to eat rice porridge, noodles and other light and easy to digest food, and then gradually transition to the general food, such as eggs, fish, apples, vegetables and other protein and vitamins, fiber-rich food. In addition, avoid eating spicy foods such as mustard and chili after surgery, and avoid drinking alcohol.
3. Develop regular bowel habits: patients should have regular bowel movements every day after perianal abscess surgery to avoid holding their bowels for a long time and prevent constipation.
4. Regular medication change: after perianal abscess surgery, we should change the medication under the guidance of the doctor in time, which is helpful to promote wound healing.
5. Regular review: patients need to go to the hospital on time for review after the perianal abscess surgery, and patients who have bowel movements, severe pain and other manifestations after the surgery, should consult a doctor in a timely manner.
After the patient perianal abscess surgery, specific precautions to follow the doctor’s instructions. It is recommended that patients should rest more, avoid overwork, and take a walk or light exercise when the body allows. In addition, patients can also be appropriate postoperative anal lifting exercise, which is conducive to promoting the recovery of anal function.