Regardless of the fact that paraproctitis treatment is possible only with the help of surgery, ointments can be used for prophylaxis and in the postoperative period. Mostly used ichthyol and Vishnevsky. This is due to their high efficiency. What features does each of them have?
In accordance with the pharmacological effect, Vishnevsky's ointment is a combined preparation for external use. It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, accelerating the recovery processes in damaged tissues, properties. At the same time, balsamic liniment according to Vishnevsky has the ability to intensify suppuration, which can lead to local inflammatory reaction. That is why Vishnevsky's ointment in case of paraproctitis is appointed with special care, while observing the rules of application, regardless of such great effectiveness. The only contraindication to treatment in paraproctitis is the individual intolerance of the body.
With paraproctitis, Vishnevsky ointment is used in the following order: the drug is applied by means of a bandage, which is folded into four. On it it is necessary to put the medicine itself, to apply to the place of the inflammatory process the side that was not smeared, and on top to apply a compress paper or cellophane. The bandage should be kept for about 8-12 hours. After the dressing has been removed, the skin is wiped dry and wiped with an antiseptic solution in order to degrease the skin and remove the odor. Such procedures should be performed until the time of full recovery.
Ointment Vishnevsky is the most popular and common among all medicamental similar drugs for the treatment of paraproctitis.
Ichthyol ointment with paraproctitis
Before you start using this kind of medicine, you should consult a specialist on the advisability of using it. After the specialist will conduct an individual review, he will be able to tell you whether to use medicines with ichthyol or not.
In medical statistics, in the treatment of paraproctitis with ointments, there is a large amount of evidence when ichthyol ointment is so effective that postoperative procedures can only be performed when it is used.
This kind of medicine helps to quickly remove inflammation, has good disinfecting properties, and helps to improve blood circulation. In addition, it is used as an anesthetic, which dulls the threshold of sensitivity of nerve endings.
The use of ichthyol ointment in paraproctitis is recommended before bedtime. Perhaps the use of the day, however, this can lead to a lot of discomfort. The action of the drug will not be terminated until you remove the bandage from the site of operation.
However, in the treatment of paraproctitis with ointments, they are recommended not to be applied to the inflammatory focus itself, but to the gauze dressing, which is applied to the desired place by the reverse side. After several hours, the bandage is removed, the skin is wiped dry, and an antiseptic drug is applied. In the event that the abscess erupted with the applied bandage, it is necessary to remove it, remove pus, treat the open wound with a disinfectant, and leave alone for a while.
Contraindication to use in paraproctitis is the individual intolerance of the drug. Before use, you should consult a specialist.