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what is the definition or description of: retropharyngeal abscess?

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Retropharyngabscess : Fascial layers in head and neck allow muscles and soft tissue glide over each other with ease. Since these layers lay on top of each other, potential space can be created in between them. There are many potential spaces in the head and neck.  Retropharyngeal space is between buccopharyngeal fascia and alar fascia. Serious infections can arise from teeth infection and travel to this space.

Question 2

what kind of doctor sees somebody for retropharyngeal abscess?

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An ENT  Doctor: This abcess in the throat should be treated bythe specialist.

Question 3

can you have retropharyngeal abscess with no symptoms? what are the usual symptoms?

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Throat abscess: A true retropharyngeal abscess is a serious problem, and should be evaluated immediately. Usual symptoms include a severe sore throat, usually on one side, with swelling and fever. It's very unlikely to cause no symptoms. It may require an incision and drainage operation, as well as antibiotic treatment and usually hospitalization. See an ENT or go to an er if you think you have a throat abscess.

Question 4

what's the best treatment to get rid of a retropharyngeal abscess?

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Throat abscess: A retropharyngeal abscess is an infection with a large pocket of pus in the back of your throat. It is usually painful and, if large enough, may obstruct your breathing. The only reliable procedure is surgical drainage by an ENT physician. In some cases just draining the pus with a needle may be enough. Antibiotics are also used in treatment, but are not effective enough when used alone.

Question 5

what causes anal abscess?

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Possibly a: Tear can occur in the lining of the intestine near the anal opening. Could be from injury or straining with constipation. Can rarely be associated with crohn's disease. Infection builds up inside and  works itself toward the outside causing painful red swelling externally, outside the anal opening.

Question 6

what could cause psoas abscess?

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Infection elsewhere: Used to be TB was major factor. Now it is more from appendicitis, kidney infection, diverticulitis, spine infection.

Question 7

what causes perirectal abscesses?

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Infection in the: Rectal area that balls up and encapsulates.

Question 8

what cause abscess on the vaginal area?

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Infection : Abscess is an infected pocket of fluid in a enclosed area most often. Most often injury, infection or trauma can cause them to develop.

Question 9

can an abscess cause a foul smelling discharge ?

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Absolutely: Yes, it can.  It depends on the bacteria in the abscess but many anaerobic bacteria (like from the gut) have a foul odor.

Question 10

how to treat an abscess caused by diverticulitis?

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Three Options: A diverticular abscess is a collection of pus resulting from an acute perforation of the colon after a 'tic ruptures. If small, (IV) antibiotics alone may suffice. If it is bigger than an inch-or-two, drainage (plus abx) is required. Ideally, drainage is done by an interventional radiologist via ct-guidance; however, if the abscess cannot be accessed in this manner, surgical drainage is necessary.

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