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rectal abscess

Rectal Abscess is a condition in which the rectum (i.e. the last few inches of the large intestine) or a part of it, loses its normal attachments inside the body, and protrudes out through the anal opening. Although it is never an emergency problem, it does leave the patient uncomfortable and anxious, with a significant negative impact on the quality of life. It is more common in females (especially >50 years) than in males.

Causes of Rectal Abscess

  • Long standing constipation with history of straining to defecate.

  • Chronic diarrhoea

  • Pregnancy, difficult vaginal delivery, multiple vaginal deliveries

  • Chronic cough due to COPD or any other cause

  • Cystic fibrosis in children

  • Old age – Due to laxity of the pelvic floor muscle and reduced anal sphincter tone

Symptoms of Rectal Abscess

  • lump/ swelling coming out of the anal opening

  • Feeling a lump outside the anus

  • Pruritus ani or itching around the anus

  • Faecal soiling of undergarments

  • If a blood clot forms in the haemorrhoid (Thrombosed haemorrhoid ) it leads to a severely painful swelling which worsens with bowel movement and sitting.

Diagnosis of Piles

A medical history followed by visual examination of the anus is usually enough. However, a digital examination and Proctoscopy (a scope is inserted to examine the anal canal) is done to confirm the diagnosis. At times a Barium study or Colonoscopy may be advised if your doctor suspects any other cause of bleeding that needs to be ruled out.

Testimonial

shankar sawant
shankar sawant
11. January, 2023.
Staff is very cooperative.Really happy with the treatment as very minimal pain after surgery.Would like to highly recommend Dr.Sandip Agarwal for piles/fissure/fistula surgery.
Sandy Sandy
Sandy Sandy
11. January, 2023.
BEST HOSPITAL FOR PILES SURGERY
Santa Tambe
Santa Tambe
17. December, 2022.
मी संतोष तांबे मला काही वर्षांपासून मुळवयाध होते माझे पोट साफ होत नव्हते मि संदिप अग्रवाल सरांना भेटलो मला सर्जरी करण्यास सांगितले मी हि तयार झालो सर्जरी केली आता मला कसलाही त्रास नाही मि आनंदित आहे धन्यवाद सर
SUJA JOSHI
SUJA JOSHI
17. December, 2022.
The best experience I had in atharv hospital, doctor's positive attitude towards patients, humble and polite nature and the way they handle the patients is just outstanding and its cost effective, and if I talk about the result, you will be completely fine When u leave the hospital
Santosh Ingale
Santosh Ingale
12. December, 2022.
It's really very good hospital to treat all types of piles problem permantaly.whatever Freindaly communication done by Doctores and staff it's also very usefull in daily rutine. Dr.sandip sir is also very good whatever they commited it's always true.permanant solution for Piles.
KIRAN GAUTAM WAGHIRE
KIRAN GAUTAM WAGHIRE
10. December, 2022.
Pune. S best hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s like taking a small nap! All you will feel is a small needle prick during your preparation for the procedure. The entire surgery takes about 30 minutes.

You will normally be able to start drinking water shortly after the procedure and can start eating as soon as you are hungry. You will be able to get out of bed a few hours after surgery. You are likely to have some pain after the procedure that is easily controlled with painkillers. You can expect a small amount of bleeding and wearing a pad will protect your clothes from getting soiled.

If your operation is planned as a day care procedure you can go home as soon as the effect of the anaesthetic has worn off, you have passed urine and you are comfortable, eating and drinking. Since a general anaesthetic is used, it is advisable that a responsible adult take you home and stay with you for 24 hours.Before you are discharged you will be advised about post-operative care, painkillers and laxatives.

You will normally open your bowels within 2-3 days of your operation. This may be uncomfortable at first and there could be a sense of ‘urgency’ (need to rush to the toilet). You may notice mild blood loss after each bowel movement but this will gradually reduce over the next few days. Maintain hygiene, and wash and keep the operation site clean. It is important to maintain a regular bowel movement that should be well formed but soft. You may need to take prescribed laxatives for 2-4 weeks. Eating a high fibre diet and increasing water/fluid intake will help.

  • If you develop a fever above 100 F
  • Increasing pain, swelling, redness or discharge
  • Severe bleeding
  • Constipation >3 days