A blocked anal gland, a sexually transmitted infection (STI), or an infected anal fissure can cause anal abscesses. Some other risk factors for anal abscesses include: Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, which are inflammatory bowel diseases that cause the body to attack healthy tissue. diabetes.
A blocked anal gland, a sexually transmitted infection (STI), or an infected anal fissure can cause anal abscesses. Some other risk factors include:
- Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, which are inflammatory bowel diseases that cause the body to attack healthy tissue
- Diabetes
- A compromised immune system due to illnesses like HIV or AIDS
- Anal sex, which can increase the risk of anal abscesses in both men and women
- Use of the medication prednisone or other steroids
- Current or recent chemotherapy
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
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