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How To Cure Abscess On The Rectum?

My 3 month old baby has abscess near his rectum area. I took him to see a dr and they drained it however it is not going away and pus still comes out. Its been about 2 weeks. what should I do? everytime he makes a bowl movement it goes into the abscess and i have no way of preventing this.
Sat, 3 Sep 2016
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Hi I am dr Kadhir,
At first it is important to inform you that gluteal abscess is not normal for a 3 months old child unless it was iatrogenic by any Intra muscular injection . If it is recurrent or not healing it is important to rule out primary immunodeficiency disorders .
If the abscess is not healing its important that child may need intra venous antibiotics and adequate draining of the abscess . Proper wound care is mandatory and if soiled, wipe with warm water.A pus culture will guide you in continuing right antibiotic .
The information that I have shared might be difficult to take one at a time, but I have shared this in detail so you must know the importantance of early appropriate treatment and prevention of complications in a 3 month old baby..
Thank you for using health care magic..
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How To Cure Abscess On The Rectum?

Hi I am dr Kadhir, At first it is important to inform you that gluteal abscess is not normal for a 3 months old child unless it was iatrogenic by any Intra muscular injection . If it is recurrent or not healing it is important to rule out primary immunodeficiency disorders . If the abscess is not healing its important that child may need intra venous antibiotics and adequate draining of the abscess . Proper wound care is mandatory and if soiled, wipe with warm water.A pus culture will guide you in continuing right antibiotic . The information that I have shared might be difficult to take one at a time, but I have shared this in detail so you must know the importantance of early appropriate treatment and prevention of complications in a 3 month old baby.. Thank you for using health care magic..