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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Pain When Suffering From Anal Abscess

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Posted on Mon, 13 Mar 2017
Question: my son has a anal abscess the dr gave him flagyl and cephlaxin , but the pain continues what should I do
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
The pus has to be drained.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Peri anal abscess is a very painful condition.
Once the pus is collected, it has to be drained.
Antibiotics will not work at this stage.
Please consult a General surgeon and proceed further.
Pain will come down immediately once the pus is drained.Antibiotics should be continued after surgery.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Pain When Suffering From Anal Abscess

Brief Answer: The pus has to be drained. Detailed Answer: Hi Peri anal abscess is a very painful condition. Once the pus is collected, it has to be drained. Antibiotics will not work at this stage. Please consult a General surgeon and proceed further. Pain will come down immediately once the pus is drained.Antibiotics should be continued after surgery. Nothing to worry. Hope I answered your query. Wish you good health. Regards