Question 1

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

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 3

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 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 are signs you have a tonsil abscess ?

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Clinical signs: Include inflammation and pain on palpation in the tonsillar region, symptoms include painful swallowing and possibly fever.

Question 6

signs and symptoms of psoas abscess?

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Infection: Classic signs and symptoms of a psoas abscess are the standard infection symptoms (fever, chills, weight loss) associated with localized findings (back/flank pain, limp).  Sometimes the pain will radiate to the lower abdomen.  Good luck!

Question 7

i think i have dental abscess . what are the signs?

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Pain and swelling: Pain, swelling and redness are the 3 main clinical signs.

Question 8

what are the signs of a tumor in the anus, abscess, and hemorrhoid?

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Growth in Anus: I am not sure how or what you are asking. It is rare to have a tumor in the anus or rectum, but it is not impossible. There are rectal cancers, skin cancers, and colon cancer.
Hemorrhoids are blood clots in the veins in the anus. They are very common. Some burst and bleed. Many of them cause pain.

Abscess is a collection of pus surrounding infected tissue. It can be painful and deadly.

Question 9

if you have a tooth infection but no signs of abscess or pain, is there a problem?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any tooth infection is a problem. We often find bony destruction at the tip of a tooth root in the absence of symptoms. This shows that something has caused the destruction of bone in this area. You have heard of the "calm before the storm" well , this may be it.

Question 10

is an abscess in the roof of your mouth a sign of infection?

Accepted Answer

: By definition, an abscess is a collection of pus due to infection that has built up within the tissue (skin, mucosa, organ, etc.) of the body.

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