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The following factors increase your risk for an anorectal abscess: | |||
* [[Anal sex]] | |||
* [[Diabetes]] | |||
* [[Inflammatory bowel disease]] ([[Crohn's disease]] and [[ulcerative colitis]]) | |||
* Weakened [[immune system]] | |||
The condition may occur in infants and toddlers who are still in diapers and who have a history of [[anal fissures]]. | |||
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{{WH}} | {{WH}} | ||
{{WS}} | {{WS}} | ||
Revision as of 20:53, 4 September 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Risk Factors
The following factors increase your risk for an anorectal abscess:
- Anal sex
- Diabetes
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Weakened immune system
The condition may occur in infants and toddlers who are still in diapers and who have a history of anal fissures.