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1. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesPeritonsillar Abscess (Quinsy): Symptoms, Treatments & Causes

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   A peritonsillar abscess is a pus-filled pocket that forms near one of your tonsils. It’s usually a complication of tonsillitis and is often caused by the same bacteria that cause strep throat. Symptoms include severe pain, swollen tonsils and swollen lymph nodes. Treatments include needle aspiration and tonsillectomy.

2. gpnotebook.com › pages › ear-nose-and-throatQuinsy – GPnotebook

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   Jan 1, 2018 · Quinsy is a complication of acute tonsillitis, usually due to streptococcal infection. It is a collection of pus arising outside the capsule of the tonsil in close relationship to its upper pole. An article from the ear, nose and throat section of GPnotebook: Quinsy.

3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK519520Peritonsillar Abscess - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Jul 17, 2023 · Explain the treatment of peritonsillar abscesses. Describe the potential complications of a peritonsillar abscess. Use well-coordinated interprofessional team approaches to provide effective care to patients afflicted with peritonsillar abscesses.

   • Author: Gunjan Gupta, Rachel H. McDowell
   • Published: 2023/07/17

   • Affiliations: IGMC, Resurrection Medical Center

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5. www.uhd.nhs.uk › uploads › aboutWhat is quinsy? Signs and symptoms

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   Fever/ chills. Swelling of your face and neck. Head or earaches. Drooling and dificulty swallowing. Voice changes or a tonsil that’s pushing your uvula to one side. . Treatment. During your stay in the ear, nose and throat, same day emergency clinic (ENT SDEC) you will be seen by an advanced clinical practitioner (ACP).

6. www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk › leaflets › tonsillitisTonsillitis and quinsy treatment - Royal Berkshire

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   Information for patients with tonsillitis and quinsy - an infection and inflammation of the tonsils and an abscess or a pus build up on your tonsil.

7. www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk › media › qabb111zTonsillitis and quinsy: treatment - Royal Berkshire

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   How are they treated? • Pain: To ease discomfort, you need to take painkillers regularly before meals, or as required (with care not to exceed the recommended dose). Please do not take any painkillers containing aspirin, unless prescribed by your doctor.

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   What is quinsy & how is it treated?

   • What is quinsy? It is an abscess or a pus build up on your tonsil. It usually only occurs on one side and can occur after having tonsillitis. A fully developed abscess requires you to be admitted in hospital, where antibiotics are given through a drip. They may also need to drain the pus under local anaesthetic spray.

   Tonsillitis and quinsy: treatment - Royal Berkshire

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   What causes quinsy?

   • Smoking and chronic periodontal disease could also cause quinsy. Cultures most commonly reveal Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. The next most commonly found organisms include staphylococcal, pneumococcal, and hemophilic organisms. Rarely, Lactobacillus and filamentous forms like Actinomyces and Micrococcus may be present.

   Peritonsillar Abscess - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Do I need a follow-up appointment if I have quinsy?

   • You may need a fit note for your employer, so please ask your doctor or your nurse before you leave hospital. You will not need a follow-up appointment. However, your doctor may refer you for a tonsillectomy (surgery to remove the tonsils) if you have had more than one episode of quinsy in one year.

   Tonsillitis and quinsy: treatment - Royal Berkshire

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9. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › dizzinessDizziness - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Dec 3, 2022 · If you seek treatment, your treatment is based on the cause of your condition and your symptoms. Treatment may include medicines and balance exercises. Even if no cause is found or if your dizziness keeps happening, prescription medicines and other treatments may make your symptoms better.