Can Boil-Ease Ointment Be Used For Pain In The Rectum Area?

Posted on Sat, 31 Mar 2018

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Question : pain in the rectum area. possible development of a boil.

should I use "boil ease" to help the pain in the problem area?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could be an abscess.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

It could be probably an abscess. It is nothing but a collection of pus. The peri-anal area is vulnerable to developing abscess.

The best and most effective treatment is drainage of pus. You can consult a surgeon and he can release the collected pus under local anesthesia it will take only less than ten minutes. You need antibiotics. Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drug also needed for symptomatic relief.

Local ointments like boil ease can provide some relief but do not give the complete cure.

So I suggest you consult a general surgeon and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee