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After Draining Out The Abscess From Rectum Still There Is A Small Hard Lump Noticed

My Dr drained a abscess near my rectum. It was the size of a plum,!! and I took the packing out like I was instructed. I noticed there is still a small hard lump there. He did put me on bactrum. Does this mean I have to go through the procedure again? or is this normal to still have a lump there?
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
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Hello
Thanks for query .You had Ischiorectal abscess which is incised and drained out by your family physician but you have noticed hard lump there.

The hard lump that is there is due to induration of soft tissue due to inflammation.

Normally it takes 2-3 weeks to get it resolved completely.

Continue taking antibiotics like Augmentin and anti inflammatory medicine like Diclofenac twice daily.

Daily cleaning and dressing with Betadine will help in healing the wound .

Do not worry .You will not need to undergo surgery again.

Dr.Patil.
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After Draining Out The Abscess From Rectum Still There Is A Small Hard Lump Noticed

Hello Thanks for query .You had Ischiorectal abscess which is incised and drained out by your family physician but you have noticed hard lump there. The hard lump that is there is due to induration of soft tissue due to inflammation. Normally it takes 2-3 weeks to get it resolved completely. Continue taking antibiotics like Augmentin and anti inflammatory medicine like Diclofenac twice daily. Daily cleaning and dressing with Betadine will help in healing the wound . Do not worry .You will not need to undergo surgery again. Dr.Patil.