WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1997: Re: abcess

Re: abcess

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Oct 1997 20:37:49 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 30 Oct 1997, Renee wrote: >
>I am 34 yrs old, while my doctor had me in there he did a routine exam and I
>explained about bleeding and pus coming from sores in vaginal area and
>rectal area he took a bacterial sample and explained he is concerned it
>may be a perirectal abcess. Why would these things occur in vaginal
>area as well? Should I explain to dr. Why do you get them? What are
>they caused from? I have had this problem for a while and was so
>embarrassed to mention it. I also get yeast infections on a regular
>basis, one possible explanation I was give is because I have a low
>immune system and am on small dose of prednisone daily 5mg very low.
>Please give some expanation I have looked everywhere what will they do
>about them now?
>Thank you, Renee Hawes

Renee, The perirectal abscess may be from reduced immune protection due to prednisone, but sice you are on a very low dose, it's not likely. This kind of abscess is from "clogging" of perirectal glands which, when closely off become infected. In addition to antibiotics, surgical drainage may be necessary.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
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