An abscess is a collection of pus that develops close to an infected area of skin or other soft tissue, and a peritonsillar abscess is one that does so in the tissues of the throat next to one of the tonsils.
If the throat is severely blocked by the abscess, swallowing, speaking, and even breathing become challenging. The abscess can also cause pain, swelling, and other symptoms.
A peritonsillar abscess may happen as a result of tonsillitis, a tonsil infection that spreads and infects the soft tissues.
In general, peritonsillar abscesses are rare, but when they do happen, younger adults, adolescents, and older children are more likely to experience them.
CAUSES OF PEROTONSILLAR ABSCESS
The soft tissue surrounding the tonsils is where streptococcal bacteria typically infect people.
Dental infection
RISK FACTORS
- Chronic tonsillitis
- Infectious mononucleosis
- Smoking
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
- Tonsiloliths are calcium or stone deposits.
SYMPTOMS OF PERITONSILAR ABSCESS
- Sore throat.
- Enlarged uvula
- neck lymph nodes that are enlarged
- Painful swallowing
- Fever and chills
- trismus and torticollis are neck and jaw muscle spasms.
- An abscess-side ear abscess and ear pain
- A muffled voice
- Difficulty swallowing
DIAGNOSIS OF PERITONSILAR ABSCESS
Although lab tests and X-rays are not frequently used, they may be, usually to rule out the presence of other upper airway illnesses like the following:
COMPLICATIONS OF PERITONSILAR ABSCESS
- Airway blockage
- bleeding caused by an abscess that has eroded into a large blood vessel
- Dehydration from difficulty swallowing
- infection of the breastbone-underlying tissues
- Pneumonia
- Meningitis
- Bloodstream infection known as sepsis
HOMEOPATHIC TREAMENT FOR PERITONSILAR ABSCESS
BARYTA CARB
Useful for peritonsilar abscess, which presents with difficulty speaking and swallowing only liquids. There is stinging and smarting pain in the throat, which is sore to the touch. There is also a noticeable suppuration (pus collection) behind the tonsils. Useful for swollen palate, which is accompanied by fever, redness of the face, foul-smelling breath, and thick phlegm. There is also increased salivation and a feeling of having
HEPAR SULPH
Useful for treating peritonsilar absess, which causes ear pain from the throat.
MERC SOL
Very helpful medicine for peritonsilar abscess with excessive salivation, pus behind the tonsil that may be enlarged, red and swollen palate, and difficulty swallowing. Useful for sharp, sticking pain in fauces that is particularly felt upon swallowing. There is also constant thirst for water, rawness and burning in the throat, and an offensive odor coming from the mouth.
LACHESIS
Very effective medication for peritonsilar abscess with suppuration of the left tonsil. Left side throat pain that is made worse by swallowing liquids and when empty. Pain may radiate to the ear and, in the majority of cases, gets worse after sleeping.
LYCOPODIUM
The right tonsil is sore, painful, and suppurated; the throat feels dry; a sharp pain is felt in the tonsil, especially when swallowing; and there is burning and pricking in the tonsil. Useful for peritonsilar abscess with suppuration behind the right tonsil.
PHYTOLACCA
When swallowing becomes painful and is followed by excruciating pain in the throat that radiates to the ears, peritonsilar abscess may be present. Peritonsilar abscess symptoms include marked burning pains in the throat, a constricting feeling in the throat, and a purplish appearance.
PSORINUM
Given when the tonsils are significantly enlarged and swallowing is painful. Given when pain from the throat while swallowing may extend to the ear. There is profuse and offensive salivation and tough mucus.
SILICEA
When the recovery from suppurating tonsils is taking a very long time, this is helpful for peritonsilar abscess. It is also very helpful for fetid pus.
STREPTOCOCCINUM
An excessive buildup of pus behind the tonsil, a red, swollen throat, a constant pain in the throat, and enlarged nodes in the neck are all symptoms of a peitonsilar abscess associated with strep throat.
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