What should I pay attention to if I have anorectal cyst?

The occurrence of anorectal cysts is generally caused by anal gland infection. After the occurrence of anorectal cysts, patients will experience severe discomfort and may also suffer from constipation. Generally, patients with anorectal cysts need to pay attention to many things. For example, if the cyst has bleeding, they need to know how to relieve it or adjust their body posture, and also keep their bowel movements smooth.

In daily life, patients with anorectal cysts should keep the anus and perineum clean to avoid inflammatory infections; eat less spicy and irritating foods, and refrain from smoking and limit alcohol consumption. Patients should eat more vegetables and fruits and drink more water to make them feel relaxed and develop the habit of regular bowel movements. In addition, the patient should clean the wound promptly after defecation and take a sitz bath with 1:2000 potassium permanganate, and then change the dressing in time. When changing the dressing, you should pay attention to gentle operation, distract the patient's attention, and try to reduce the pain of the wound during the dressing change.

1. Pain. There are rich nerves around the anus, which are sensitive to various stimuli. The scar formed after surgery is hard in the early stages and has insufficient blood supply. Paroxysmal needle-like pain or local swelling and pain in the anus may occur locally. As time goes by, the scar gradually softens, the blood supply is sufficient, and the symptoms of anal pain and discomfort disappear.

2. Bleeding. The anus is rich in local blood vessels. When you are just discharged from the hospital, the surgical wound is often fresh and the stool is dry. The friction between underwear and toilet paper may scratch the skin of the wound that has not yet completely healed. There will be blood on the toilet paper or even a small amount of blood during bowel movements. These are all normal phenomena. After continuing to sit in the bath and apply local medication, the symptoms will disappear after the wound is completely healed. However, if heavy bleeding occurs after discharge, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.

3. Timely treatment of systemic diseases that may cause anorectal cysts, such as diabetes, ulcerative colitis, intestinal tuberculosis, Crohn's disease, etc.

4. Actively prevent and treat other anorectal diseases, such as anal sinusitis, anal papilla hypertrophy, anal fissure, inflammatory hemorrhoids, proctitis, etc. Timely, correct and effective treatment of these diseases can avoid and reduce the occurrence of perianal infection and abscesses.

5. Keep bowel movements smooth and eat more fiber-rich foods such as whole grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits. In summer, you should also try to eat less spicy and dry foods. You should not insist on having bowel movements every day or at regular times. You should have bowel movements whenever you feel the urge to do so, without waiting or holding back. Do not read books or newspapers when defecating, avoid squatting for a long time or struggling too hard, etc.

6. Actively exercise and strengthen your physical fitness on a regular basis can enhance and improve blood circulation in the anus, increase local disease resistance, and prevent the occurrence of infection.