Question 1

what is the definition or description of: retropharyngeal abscess?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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 medication is good for perianal abscess?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics are : Sometimes used but the main treatment is incision and drainage. I recommend soaking bottom in warm water which helps with pain and discomfort.

Question 6

can medications only resolve spine tb lesions and cold abscess?

Accepted Answer

Yes many cases can: Be treated with medication as long as there is no spine instability and/or neurologic deficit or imaging consistent with imminent instability  and there is no significant abcess.

Question 7

is there medication out there, that is known to kill abscess in the groin?

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Yes and No: A true abcess needs to opened and drained, antibiotics by themselves are not enough.  It takes a combination and depending on what grows out of the abcess culture specific antibiotics for that infection can be used.

Question 8

i have been getting what my dr calls abscesses on my inner thigh or groin area for about a year now i have been on so much medication and it doesn't seem to help the dr cuts them open and it goes away but in a few days or weeks a new one comes up around t

Accepted Answer

C infectious dz doc: You probably could benefit from seeing an infectious disease specialist to help you with a new treatment regimen. It is possible that you have "resistant organisms" and a new regimen maybe needed. Culturing and testing for sensitivity may help sort out what medicine is best for you. Consult id doc or your family doc for a referral. Good luck.

Question 9

my dentist gave me medication for having abscess on my left bottom molar.im getting tooth extracted. do i have to take this medication before pulled?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Please call Dentist to review medication instructions.  Also review any instructions on the medication bottle or that had been given to you in writing.  But please call the Dentist to clarify exactly what he/she wants you to do.

Question 10

i am a 20/f. went to the dentist & had a root canal. i also had a abscess  was put on purmycin & adco-metrondaz. they made me  nauseous. today was the last day of the medications and i didn't take it as i havea fever of 38.3. is it the medication?

Accepted Answer

Fever: Antibiotics are supposed to prevent fevers, not cause them. If, however, you are having an allergic reaction to the medication it can cause a fever. But so can viral diseases (common cold, Flu, Covid-19, etc.) that are not treatable with antibiotics that are designed to treat bacterial infections. Call your General Physician and report your symptoms.

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

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What medication is good for perianal abscess?

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Can medications only resolve spine tb lesions and cold abscess?

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Is there medication out there, that is known to kill abscess in the groin?

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I have been getting what my dr calls abscesses on my inner thigh or groin area for about a year now i have been on so much medication and it doesn't seem to help the dr cuts them open and it goes away but in a few days or weeks a new one comes up around t

A member asked:

My dentist gave me medication for having abscess on my left bottom molar.im getting tooth extracted. do i have to take this medication before pulled?

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I am a 20/f. went to the dentist & had a root canal. i also had a abscess was put on purmycin & adco-metrondaz. they made me nauseous. today was the last day of the medications and i didn't take it as i havea fever of 38.3. is it the medication?

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