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.
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 351 doctors who treat peritonsillar abscess
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Doctors specialized in peritonsillar abscess
Dr. Alvaro Takane Kimura
Dr. Rafael Ruiz Rodriguez
Dr. Luz Maria Viveros Añorbe
Dra. Lourdes Olivia Vales Hidalgo
Dr. Fernando Federico Arcaute Velázquez
Dr. Mauricio Francisco Soto
Dr. Guillermo Eduardo Deister Duarte
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. Daniela Arce
Dra. Maria Lidia Sánchez
Dr. Josué Franco
Dr. Juan Felipe Sánchez Marle
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?
Peritonsillar Abscess is usually treated by specialists in maxillofacial surgeon, otolaryngologist, emergency physician, otolaryngologist.