Anal<unk> es are rarely treated with a simple course of antibiotics. In almost all cases surgery will need to take place to remove the<unk> . Treatment is possible in an emergency department under local anesthesia, but it is highly preferred to be formally admitted to a hospital and to have the surgery performed in an operating room under general anesthesia. Generally speaking, a fairly small but deep incision is performed close to the root of the<unk> . The surgeon will allow the<unk>  to drain its exudate and attempt to discover any other related lesions in the area. This is one of the most basic types of surgery, and is usually performed in less than thirty minutes by the anal surgical team. Generally, a portion of the exudate is sent for microbiological analysis to determine the type of infecting bacteria. The incision is not closed (stitched), as the damaged tissues must heal from the inside toward the skin over a period of time. The affected individual is often sent home within twenty-four hours of the surgery, and may be instructed to perform several 'sitz baths' per day. These involve a small basin which is filled with warm water, and possibly with salts; usually fits over a toilet; and soaks the affected area for a period of time. Another method of recovery involves the use of surgical packing. The initial packing is inserted by the surgical team, with redressing generally performed by hospital staff or a district nurse. During the week following the surgery, many patients will have some form of antibiotic therapy, along with some form of pain management therapy, consistent with the nature of the<unk> . It is unclear whether internal packing of the perianal<unk>  influences time taken for healing, wound pain, development of fistulae, or<unk>  recurrence. The patient usually experiences an almost complete relief of the severe pain associated to his/her<unk>  upon waking from anesthesia; the pain associated with the opening and draining incision during the post-operative period is often mild in comparison.
Anorectal abscess
Pilonidal disease
Perianal cellulitis
Anal fissure
Perianal hematoma
Anal fistula
Rectal prolapse
Anal cancer