Posted 6/22/2011 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
I have had five operations on a abscess located right next to my rectum. MY col/rectal surgeon said that unfortunately it is a very individual thing as far as healing and how long it may take. He says some people he never sees again after taking care of one and others he sees every few weeks/months. I know that isn't what you want to hear, but its something I have had to come to terms with. We are hoping that between my Humira and proper nutrition it will heal before it eats away at my sphincter muscle.
The only advice I have is to maybe soak it every day if possible, it really makes mine feel better or I have a hand held shower head and I clean it out with that, that's what was recommended to me from my doctor.
Best of luck to you and and your son!