The disease is characterized by the onset of inflammatory processes occurring in areas adjacent to the tonsils, and is accompanied by swelling, which leads to swallowing disorders. Parantosylar abscess is most often a consequence of trauma or mucosal lesions in tonsillitis or tonsillitis.
Paratonsillar abscess - causes
The disease can be triggered by the following factors:
- the penetration of bacteria of the type of staphylococci into the near-meandinal fiber;
- An abscess can develop as a result of cuts and other disorders of the integrity of mucosal tissues.
- the risk of infection increases with reduced immunity due to metabolic disorders, severe illnesses and after long-term use of medications;
- a paratosillar abscess and paratonzillitis may occur as a result of existing inflammations in the gums (pericoronaritis), as well as with improper teething of wisdom.
Paratonsillar abscess - symptoms
The first sign of the disease is a sore throat, which is observed during the first five days of the development of the disease. During this period, the remaining symptoms are little or nonexistent. As the inflammation develops, new abnormalities can be detected:
- redness and swelling of a small area in the throat on one side;
- if you look closely, you can notice the deviation of the palatine tongue in the opposite direction from the focus;
- difficulty in swallowing food and liquids;
- high fever, fever, followed by chill;
- pain on the affected side can give into the ear;
- a feeling of discomfort when talking;
- enlarged lymph nodes .
Paratonzillar abscess - complications
Absence of treatment can cause serious changes, very dangerous consequences with a reduced protective function of the body. An abscess can lead to the formation of phlegmon, which is accompanied by such impairments:
- intoxication of the body;
- the patient experiences strong salivation;
- difficulty in opening the mouth;
- high body temperature;
- the patient becomes difficult to breathe, and he can not practically swallow.
Especially dangerous is the transition of phlegmon into purulent mediastinitis, which leads to the following consequences of the paratonsillar abscess:
- thrombophlebitis;
- bleeding of cervical vessels;
- septic processes;
- infectious-toxic shock;
- necrosis of tissues.
Paratonzillar abscess - treatment
No home methods will not help cope with the disease. Effective disease can be overcome only in a hospital under the supervision of doctors. In this case, the main role is given to surgical intervention, which, depending on the degree of development of the disease, can include such procedures:
- Extraction of pus with a syringe and the introduction of drugs.
- Opening of paratonsillar abscess with a scalpel and washing of the purulent focus. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
- Removal of tonsils is one-sided or bilateral. This operation is carried out by patients who often encounter with angina, as well as ineffective drainage procedures.
An important part of the treatment is taking antibiotics. Penicilli are the most effective for fighting such infections. In the event of an allergy, erythromycin is prescribed. General therapy involves pain medication, taking vitamins and boosting immunity.
After the drainage procedure, the patient can go home. Hospitalization may be required if the condition has not improved and the patient has complicating medical conditions, such as diabetes.