Anal Abscess Treatment

Self-Care at Home

Both perirectal and perianal abscesses should be diagnosed and treated by a doctor. Do not delay seeing a doctor if you suspect you have a perirectal or a perianal abscess.

• A warm bath may help your symptoms.

• Nonprescription pain medicine, such as Tylenol, may help control the pain and fever.

• If the abscess opens by itself, there will be a release of pus and, possibly, some relief of pain and fever.

• Even if the symptoms improve with home care, you should seek medical attention. Abscesses need to be evaluated and treated by a doctor. They rarely go away on their own. Many people need further special treatment to avoid complications or a return of the abscess.