Perianal Abscess questions... [View all]

If any docs or RN's here.

I have a close friend who has one, pretty sure. (Just kidding, it's me) Round bump like pimple, extremely painful. Very close to anal region.

1. I read that draining it is what a healthcare professional could do but that almost half the time it leads to Anal Fistula, which is worse and requires surgery?

2. If I had it drained does a resulting Anal Fistula always require surgery?

3. The pain makes me want to have it drained, but this fistula thing worries me, can it go away on it's own?

4. Is draining it likely to leave a more painful area while it heals?

Thanks...