Anorectal abscess

Postoperatively, patients should be instructed to begin baths with comfortably warm water 2 or 3 times daily to clean the perianal area until the surgical wound has healed. Warm water baths should also be used for cleansing after bowel movements. Absorbent dressings can be used to prevent staining of the underclothes. A diet that contains 25 to 30 g of dietary fiber/day and 60 to 80 ounces/day of fluid should be considered to prevent hard stools.