About this trial
Background:Perianal abscess is a common acute anorectal pyogenic disease (8%-25% of anorectal illnesses), mainly seen in men aged 20-40. Over 90% suffer severe postoperative pain, impairing healing, triggering anxiety or sepsis and raising medical loads. Western multimodal analgesia eases pain yet causes dependence and side effects. TCM sitz baths clear heat, reduce swelling and promote recovery. Few personalized combined protocols are available, and integrated Chinese-Western synergies are insufficiently exploited. This optimized integrated intervention guides postoperative pain nursing.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Aged between 18 and 75 years old (18 ≤ age ≤ 75);
Diagnosed with primary perianal abscess via digital rectal examination, anorectal ultrasound or MRI, and scheduled for incision and drainage or radical surgery;
The maximum diameter of the abscess cavity ≥ 2 cm, or with obvious abscess cavity formation;
Patients are willing and capable of participating in the pain management protocol, fully understand the significance of pain management, and can actively cooperate with study procedures;
Disqualifiers
Complicated with specific infectious diseases such as Crohn's disease and tuberculosis;
Unclear source of postoperative pain, i.e., the origin of pain cannot be confirmed or the pain is unrelated to surgery;
Presence of definite contraindications, including drug allergy or inability to tolerate any pain management measures adopted in this trial;
Pregnant or lactating women;
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- TCM sitz bath