Peritonsillar abscess
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Also known as: quinsyContent medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T MMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Peritonsillar abscess, seek medical attention immediately.Appears as a whitish, swollen blister or boil at the back of the throat. Symptoms of peritonsillar abscess include:Sore throatDifficulty swallowingPain when speakingChanges in voiceDroolingFever and chillsSwollen lymph glandsDifficulty opening the mouthBad breathFacial and neck swelling Sore throat Difficulty swallowing Pain when speaking Changes in voice Drooling Fever and chills Swollen lymph glands Difficulty opening the mouth Bad breath Facial and neck swelling The causes include: Untreated tonsillitis develops into peritonsillar abscess It can also be caused by mononucleosis or gum and tooth infections Rarely, peritonsillar abscesses occur with no previous infection. It could be due to weber glands inflammation The risk factors include: Pharyngitis or tonsilitis Periodontal disease Mononucleosis Smoking Getting early treatment for tonsillitis and mononucleosis Maintaining good oral hygiene Not smoking Obstructed airway Decreased oral intake and dehydration Abscess rupture Spread of infection to the neck or lungs
Sore throat
Difficulty swallowing
Pain when speaking
Changes in voice
Drooling
Fever and chills
Swollen lymph glands
Difficulty opening the mouth
Bad breath
Facial and neck swelling
The causes include:
Untreated tonsillitis develops into peritonsillar abscess
It can also be caused by mononucleosis or gum and tooth infections
Rarely, peritonsillar abscesses occur with no previous infection. It could be due to weber glands inflammation
The risk factors include:
Pharyngitis or tonsilitis
Periodontal disease
Mononucleosis
Smoking
Getting early treatment for tonsillitis and mononucleosis
Maintaining good oral hygiene
Not smoking
Obstructed airway
Decreased oral intake and dehydration
Abscess rupture
Spread of infection to the neck or lungs
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