How to soothe a suspected anorectal abscess

[brennan]

hi my name's Brennan I'm 31, I just recently went to the doctor and got checked out and they suspect I have a anorectal abscess or possibly a fistula. I don't have Crohn's or ibd, so not sure if I should be in this forum. I do have a question for anyone who has ever had one. Its def spreading and doubled in size since yesterday. Today is day 5 I got an MRI today and waiting for the results. Until then My question is will a bath or a heating pad possibly help. I can barely sit down its killing me. Thanks in advance.
Brennan

 

[DJW]

Hi and welcome.
It's been a long time since I had one, but I used to take sitz baths.
I know how painful the can be. Hope you get some relief soon.