Tonsillar Abscess
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A tonsillar abscess, also known as a peritonsillar abscess, is a collection of pus that forms near the tonsils, usually as a complication of a throat infection. It typically affects only one side.
Frequent symptoms: intense throat pain on one side, difficulty swallowing or opening the mouth, fever, and changes in the voice.
When to see a doctor? It is important to seek care promptly in the face of severe throat pain with difficulty swallowing or opening the mouth, as it requires timely evaluation.
The otolaryngologist is the specialist who studies and treats conditions of the throat and tonsils. In the face of these symptoms, seeing a professional without delay allows you to receive the guidance the case needs.
Data on 963 doctors who treat tonsillar abscess
Which specialist treats tonsillar abscess?
A tonsillar abscess is treated by an otolaryngologist (ENT), the specialist in the throat, nose, and ears. If you have severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, or trouble opening your mouth, you should see this specialist as soon as possible.
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Doctors specialized in tonsillar abscess
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Luis Miguel Méndez Saucedo
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Rodrigo Fernández Pellón
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is tonsillar abscess?
A tonsillar abscess, also known as a peritonsillar abscess, is a collection of pus that forms near the tonsils, usually as a complication of a throat infection. It typically affects only one side.
Which doctor treats tonsillar abscess?
A tonsillar abscess is treated by an otolaryngologist (ENT), the specialist in the throat, nose, and ears. If you have severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, or trouble opening your mouth, you should see this specialist as soon as possible.