Perianal abscess history and symptoms

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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