Peritonsillar abscess appears as pus-filled pockets near or over the tonsils, following mostly a streptococcal infection. It is also known as quinsy. It causes white patches in the throat region with symptoms such as painful swallow, redness, sore throat, bad breath, swelling, and displacement of the uvula towards the unaffected side. It is accompanied by swollen lymph glands and fever. Antibiotics and painkillers are the treatment of choice.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your symptoms suggest a chronic or recurring issue in your right tonsil that needs careful attention.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your tonsils look inflamed, and a tonsil stone is noted on the left tonsil (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq, As per your concerns it can be peritonsillitis as there is inflammation over the anterior and posterior pillar.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and it appears as you are having, 1) Left peritonsillar abscess. 2) Ectopic salivary gland on palate with secondary infection.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from swelling of lymph nodes on the neck with swelling of tonsil and sore throat.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears evident that your tonsil infection persists and may have become more complicated, given the increased pain, fever, and lymphadenopathy.
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