Perianal abscess history and symptoms: Difference between revisions

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Painful, hardened tissue in the perianal area (palpable mass near the anus): Pain in the perianal area is the most common symptom of an anorectal abscess. The pain may be dull, aching, or throbbing.
Pain associated with bowel movements: It is worse when the person sits down and right before a bowel movement. After the individual has a bowel movement, the pain usually lessens.
Constipation
Discharge of pus from the rectum
Fever
Chills
Lump or nodule: swollen, red, tender at edge of anus

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+==History and Symptoms==
+* Painful, hardened tissue in the perianal area (palpable mass near the anus): Pain in the perianal area is the most common symptom of an anorectal abscess. The pain may be dull, aching, or throbbing.
+* Pain associated with bowel movements: It is worse when the person sits down and right before a bowel movement. After the individual has a bowel movement, the pain usually lessens.
+* [[Constipation]]
+* Discharge of pus from the rectum
+* [[Fever]]
+* [[Chills]]
+* Lump or nodule: swollen, red, tender at edge of anus
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