Dr. Murtaza Pithawala
Specialist Surgeon
MS, DNB, FNB(Minimal Access Surgery)
Member of Royal College of Surgeon (MRCS), UK
Office 107, 2nd December Street - Satwa Roundabout - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Dr. Murtaza Pithawala
Specialist Surgeon
MS, DNB, FNB(Minimal Access Surgery)
Member of Royal College of Surgeon (MRCS), UK
Office 107, 2nd December Street - Satwa Roundabout - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Are you experiencing painful, swollen lumps under the skin or near the anal area? Abscesses can be uncomfortable, red, warm and tender, making daily activities difficult. Left untreated, they may enlarge, burst or cause infections to spread, making early medical attention critical.
In Jumeirah, Dubai, at Cosmocare Piles & Hernia Center, Dr. Murtaza Pithawala provides high-quality abscess surgery with minimal downtime and safe, accurate drainage. We aim to eliminate pain and complications and get you back to your normal life.
An abscess is a localised pocket of pus caused by bacterial infection. It can occur anywhere in the body, but it commonly affects the armpits, groin, buttocks and perianal region.
Abscesses are often painful, red and warm to the touch. When left untreated, they can worsen or spread infection to surrounding tissues. Early intervention is the key to preventing complications and ensuring a quick recovery.
Patients with abscesses are advised to undergo surgery when:
Dr. Murtaza ensures accurate classification and treatment to prevent complications like anal fistula formation.
Diagnosis: Most abscesses are diagnosed through a clinical exam. For more complex cases, imaging tests such as ultrasound or MRI may be recommended.
Treatment: Surgical drainage is the most effective approach. The procedure involves:
Most surgeries are performed as day care procedures, allowing patients to return home the same day.
Post-Procedure Care: After drainage, the area is cleaned and dressed. Dr. Murtaza provides personalised aftercare instructions to ensure rapid healing and reduce the risk of recurrence.
Dr. Murtaza brings together his years of experience, modern methods and patient-centered treatment to ensure safe and effective treatment of abscesses. Patients select him because of:
Don’t allow an abscess to disrupt your life. With safe, effective and minimally invasive drainage, you can recover quickly under the care of Dr. Murtaza Pithawala in Jumeirah, Dubai.
We offer same-day or next-day appointments in many cases. Don’t wait until symptoms worsen — early intervention can save you pain, costs, and time.
Yes, particularly perianal abscesses that can result in fistula of the anus in case of unattended cases. Dr. Murtaza offers preventive care and follow-up to minimize the risk of recurrence.
Antibiotics are seldom effective once pus has developed. The treatment of choice is surgical drainage.
Absolutely. All procedures at Cosmocare are performed in a state-of-the-art, sterile facility, where surgery is conducted professionally.
It has 4 stages: Enamel Decay, Dentin Decay, Pulp Decay and Abscess Formation.
