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.
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.
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Doctors specialized in tonsillar abscess
Dr. Alvaro Takane Kimura
Dr. Luz Maria Viveros Añorbe
Dra. Lourdes Olivia Vales Hidalgo
Dr. Fernando Federico Arcaute Velázquez
Dr. Veronica Díaz Salinas
Dr. Óscar César Lorandi Guerrero
Dr. Armando González Gomar Weckmann
Dr. Juan Antonio Castro Rosales
Dr. Jose Ganem Musi
Dra. Lisette Cristerna Sánchez
Dr. Luis Ramon Albavera Giles
Dra. Georgina Peralta Jiménez
Dr. Francisco Miguel Fernández Andrade
Dra. Maria Lidia Sánchez
Dr. Josué Franco
Dr. Juan Felipe Sánchez Marle
Dra. Carola Berenice Curiel Davalos
Dra. Yolanda Tena Jimenez
Dr. Luis Alberto Giorgana Frutos
Dra. Alicia Carreño Ramírez
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?
Tonsillar Abscess is usually treated by specialists in otolaryngologist, otolaryngologist.