Peritonsillar Abscess
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A peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus that forms next to one of the tonsils, usually as a complication of a throat infection. It typically causes significant pain on one side.
Frequent symptoms: intense, one-sided throat pain, difficulty or pain when swallowing, fever, muffled voice, and, at times, difficulty opening the mouth completely.
When to see a doctor? A throat pain that worsens markedly on one side, with fever and difficulty swallowing, requires prompt evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The otolaryngologist is the one who evaluates and manages this condition, and in an acute situation emergency care is key. Seeking evaluation without delay helps control this picture in time.
Data on 1,521 doctors who treat peritonsillar abscess
Which specialist treats peritonsillar abscess?
A peritonsillar abscess is treated by an otolaryngologist (ENT), and in some cases an oral and maxillofacial surgeon is involved. If you have severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, or voice changes, see this specialist as soon as possible.
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Doctors specialized in peritonsillar abscess
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Frequently asked questions
What is peritonsillar abscess?
A peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus that forms next to one of the tonsils, usually as a complication of a throat infection. It typically causes significant pain on one side.
Which doctor treats peritonsillar abscess?
A peritonsillar abscess is treated by an otolaryngologist (ENT), and in some cases an oral and maxillofacial surgeon is involved. If you have severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, or voice changes, see this specialist as soon as possible.