(J36) Peritonsillar abscess
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Diagnosis peritonsillar abscess is diagnosed Men are 18.45% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis peritonsillar abscess
960 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis peritonsillar abscess
991 (0.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease peritonsillar abscess - Men and Women aged 15-19
Disease Features peritonsillar abscess
Peritonsillar abscess - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - peritonsillar abscess
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Throat swab
- Blood tests
- CT scan of the neck
- Ultrasound of the neck
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck
- Biopsy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Prescribing antibiotics to reduce the infection
- Prescribing analgesics to reduce the pain
- Encouraging adequate hydration and rest
- Administering a warm salt water gargle to reduce throat pain
- Prescribing corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
- Performing a tonsillectomy to remove the abscess
- Performing a needle aspiration to drain the abscess
Peritonsillar abscess - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease peritonsillar abscess
A sore throat
(Scratchy throat, Irritated throat, Raw throat, Hoarse throat, Sore throat, Aching throat, Swollen throat, Tender throat, Scratchy feeling in throat, Burning throat)
A sore throat is an inflammation of the throat caused by a virus or bacteria. It usually starts as a scratchy feeling in the throat that progresses to a burning sensation. It is often accompanied by swollen lymph nodes, fever, a runny nose, and a cough. Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to sev...
Swelling in the throat
(Enlargement, Inflation, Puffiness, Bulge, Protuberance, Tumescence, Expansion, Distention, Swelling, Lump, Bloat)
Swollen throat is a symptom that occurs when the tissue in the throat becomes inflamed and enlarged. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, including allergies, infections, injuries, and tumors. Common symptoms include difficulty swallowing, a feeling of tightness in the throat, and pain or di...
High temperature 38-42°
(Fever, Pyrexia, Hyperthermia, Heatstroke, Hyperpyrexia, Hyperthermy, Hypertherm, High fever, High temperature, Elevated temperature)
High temperature, also known as fever, is a symptom of infection or illness. It is characterized by an elevated body temperature of 38-42°C (100-107°F). It is usually accompanied by other symptoms such as chills, sweating, headache, and malaise. Fever develops when the body's thermoregulatory system...
Headache
(Cephalalgia, Hedache, Pounding head, Throbbing head, Ache, Pounding pain, Throbbing pain, Head pain, Migraine, Tension headache)
Headache is a common symptom that can range from mild to severe. It typically develops gradually and can be localized or generalized. Common types of headache include tension-type, migraine, cluster, and sinus headaches, each with their own unique characteristics and manifestations. Tension-type hea...