Severe throat pain, trouble opening the mouth or a muffled voice? Quinsy (a peritonsillar abscess) needs prompt care — our ENT team provides quick, effective treatment.
A peritonsillar abscess (PTA), also called quinsy, is a complication of tonsillitis in which pus collects close to the tonsil, in what is known as the peritonsillar space. Quinsy isn’t common, because most people with tonsillitis are treated early enough to prevent complications.
A peritonsillar abscess can affect anyone, but it is most common in children, adolescents and young adults. Get quinsy treatment in Hyderabad from Dr. Gouda Ramesh.
Book a ConsultationSymptoms are like tonsillitis but more severe, and may include:
Here is who it affects, why it is serious, and how it is diagnosed:
A peritonsillar abscess cannot be treated at home. Your ENT specialist may try antibiotics first; if they do not work, the pus is drained to help the area heal. The best treatment depends on how severe the abscess is and how well it responds to antibiotics.
Procedures to treat a quinsy include draining the pus with a syringe and needle, opening the abscess with a scalpel to drain it, or surgically removing the tonsils (acute tonsillectomy), which may be recommended for recurrent peritonsillar abscesses.
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Common questions about quinsy (peritonsillar abscess) treatment in Kukatpally, Hyderabad.
Quinsy is a collection of pus next to the tonsil, in the peritonsillar space. It is a complication of tonsillitis and causes severe one-sided throat pain and difficulty swallowing.
It can be. A large abscess can block the throat and make talking, swallowing or breathing difficult, and untreated infection can spread to the neck, chest or lungs, so prompt care is important.
Treatment may start with antibiotics, and the pus is drained with a needle or a small scalpel incision if needed. Recurrent abscesses may be treated with an acute tonsillectomy.
No. A peritonsillar abscess cannot be treated at home and needs prompt assessment and treatment by an ENT specialist.
Seek urgent care for severe throat pain with difficulty swallowing, trouble opening the mouth, a muffled voice, drooling, or any difficulty breathing.
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