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If bacteria is causing the infection, you will be given antibiotics. Painkillers may be prescribed, if needed. The abscess will need to be drained. This requires surgery. Surgery to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) may be done. [read article]
Tests for Peritonsillar Abscess
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A neck x-ray is an imaging test to look at cervical vertebrae, the seven bones in the neck area. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Fine-Needle Biopsy
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination. More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination. More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body. More
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Bacterial Culture Test
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body. More
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A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body. See also: Cranial CT scan; Lumbosacral sp... More
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X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. In a health care setting, a machines sends are individual x-ray particles, called photons. ... More
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Surgical Procedures for Peritonsillar Abscess
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Tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils. These glands are at the back of your throat. Often, tonsillectomy is done at the same time as adenoidectomy, surgery... More
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Incision and Drainage of Tonsillar Abscess
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Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T & A) are surgical procedures to remove the tonsils from the back of the mouth or adenoids from the back of the nasal cavityboth a... More
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