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How To Treat An Anal Abscess?

I have an anal abscess that has come back (last year it burst and I was left with a fistula I needed surgery for) and I have been prescribed flucloxacillin but it is not working. If anything the abscess is growing and I am worried it will burst and I will need surgery again.
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

In my opinion you should take the surgery done.

Anal fistula is the indication for surgery it has no role for antibiotic treatment.

You can take the antibiotics as per culture and sensitivity report until all your infection clears up.

Once the infection is clears up please do surgery for your fistula.

Unattended fistula can cause complication. This should be avoided.


I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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How To Treat An Anal Abscess?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should take the surgery done. Anal fistula is the indication for surgery it has no role for antibiotic treatment. You can take the antibiotics as per culture and sensitivity report until all your infection clears up. Once the infection is clears up please do surgery for your fistula. Unattended fistula can cause complication. This should be avoided. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.