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If you suspect that your child may have a perianal abscess or fistula, make an appointment with an Orlando Health pediatrician today so your child can start on the road to improved health.
A perianal abscess – or anal abscess – is an anorectal disorder where an infected area located near the anus or rectum is filled with pus. Sometimes, a perianal fistula – or anal fistula – can result from an abscess. A fistula, or fistula-in-ano, is a small tract that runs from the anal canal to the skin surrounding the anus and can contribute to abscess formation.
Signs and symptoms of a perianal abscess or fistula are:
Your child should see a doctor if they have any of the above symptoms. Prescription antibiotic medication is often the first option to treat the infection that causes these symptoms. However, most often, these abscesses require surgery.
Abscesses can develop due to anal glands becoming clogged with bacteria, feces or other foreign material, and becoming infected.
Children who have the following conditions or have undergone the following procedures are at an increased risk of developing perianal abscesses or fistulas:
If you suspect that your child may have a perianal abscess or fistula, make an appointment with an Orlando Health pediatrician today so your child can start on the road to improved health.
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Bayfront Health Emergency Room - Crossroads | Directions | 3 min |
Bayfront Health Emergency Room - Pinellas Park | Directions | 0 min |
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg | Directions | 7 min |
Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital | Directions | 11 min |
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children | Directions | 11 min |
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital | Directions | 5 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Blue Cedar | Directions | 4 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Four Corners | Directions | 8 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Lake Mary | Directions | 5 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Osceola | Directions | 8 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Randal Park | Directions | 4 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Reunion Village | Directions | 5 min |
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital | Directions | 7 min |
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center | Directions | 22 min |
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital | Directions | 9 min |
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital | Directions | 11 min |
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital | Directions | 2 min |