How long does it take for a baby’s perianal abscess to heal?

Perianal abscesses in infants generally do not heal on their own due to their young age. Depending on the severity of the abscess, it can be healed in about 2 months at most after incision and drainage. If the infant’s perianal abscess is mild, the abscess can be completely removed in a single operation, and can be cured in 3-6 weeks with the aid of anti-infective drugs after the operation. If the infant’s perianal abscess is more serious, the abscess will need to be cut open to drain the pus first, and then removed after a fistula has formed. At this time, the healing time is longer, and attention should be paid to post-operative care to prevent post-operative infections that can affect healing. Infants and young children’s immunity is low, once found perianal abscess should immediately go to the hospital, after surgery, regular medication change care, to promote the healing of perianal abscess as soon as possible, outpatient regular review, in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.