How to prevent perineal abscess?

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Hello doctor,
Since about November 2020, I have an abscess near my anus. In May 2021, I had an abscess of the base of the penis and was treated. The doctor asked me, what is the prevention of perineal abscess?
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Answered by Resident Doctor Le Thanh Tuan - Gastroenterologist - General Surgery Department, Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "What is the way to prevent perineal abscess?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Currently there is no way to prevent an episiotomy. This disease depends on the location of each person. You need to take care of the skin, clean the skin in the perineal area, especially when there is an open wound, which will limit the formation of an abscess.
The cause of an abscess is bacteria from the skin entering the perineum causing inflammation leading to an abscess. The patient underwent ultrasound of the skin and subcutaneous tissue to diagnose the disease. When there is an abscess, the doctor will make an incision to drain the abscess, and at the same time, culture the bacteria as an antibiotic to map the abscess to find the bacteria causing the abscess and prescribe appropriate antibiotics for treatment.
If you still have questions about abscesses, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!