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peritonsillar abscess - an abscess that forms in the tissue walls beside the tonsils (the lymph organs in the back of the throat). Peritonsillar abscesses are most common in adolescents and young adults.
What are the symptoms of a neck abscess?
The following are the most common symptoms of a neck abscess. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
fever[[check]]
red, swollen, sore throat, sometimes just on one side[[check]]
bulge in the back of the throat[[check]]
tongue pushed back against throat
neck pain and/or stiffness[[check]]
ear pain[[check]]
body aches[[check]]
chills[[check]]
difficulty swallowing, talking, and/or breathing[[check]]
Treatment of a neck abscess:
antibiotic medications (to treat the infection)
Often, antibiotics must be given intravenously (in the vein) and hospitalization may be required.
drainage of the abscess using a needle
This procedure may require hospitalization.
i've been sleeping for the last 48 hours,
& i only feel worse.
imkindofscared.
What are the symptoms of a neck abscess?
The following are the most common symptoms of a neck abscess. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
fever[[check]]
red, swollen, sore throat, sometimes just on one side[[check]]
bulge in the back of the throat[[check]]
tongue pushed back against throat
neck pain and/or stiffness[[check]]
ear pain[[check]]
body aches[[check]]
chills[[check]]
difficulty swallowing, talking, and/or breathing[[check]]
Treatment of a neck abscess:
antibiotic medications (to treat the infection)
Often, antibiotics must be given intravenously (in the vein) and hospitalization may be required.
drainage of the abscess using a needle
This procedure may require hospitalization.
i've been sleeping for the last 48 hours,
& i only feel worse.
imkindofscared.