by Ever the Optimist » 07 Feb 2013, 15:52
I have to agree with Jnr here, having suffered an abscess myself. Piles do not pop but abscesses do....
The period leading to the rupture of any abscess is the painful time. Once an abscess ruptures, you have immediate relief. I could sit quite comfortably too after my abscess ruptured.
I would stress however that you get it checked asap by your GP. They are pretty good with abscesses but not so much with fissures & fistulas in my experience!
There is a risk of infection so they will give you anti-biotics if they diagnose an abscess.
Fistulas form from abscesses in 50% of cases, so hopefully you will be lucky. I wasn't! I developed a fistula as a result of my abscess but it was easily treatable, although surgery is the only option there.
Definitely get to your GP asap to check it all out.
Fistulas are also not particularly painful, more a nuisance...
It could be that your concentration has been so much on the fissure that you have possibly (although not intentionally) neglected thorough cleaning of the surrounding area as abscesses form from blocked pores.
I would also stop applying any topical ointment or cream on the area as it may have aggravated things and a CRS will advise you to never apply anything on an abscess or fistula as they are open wounds...
Pia has got it spot on when she says keep the area thoroughly clean and as dry as possible at this stage........
Good luck and hoping it's not all as bad as you fear :)
Chronic Fissure diagnosed December 2011
Healed by Diltiazem around Feb 2013
Anal Fistula followed burst abscess in June 2012
2 internal troublesome piles remain & suspected, but undiagnosed, ongoing Levator Ani type symptoms & flare-ups