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

i cannot tell if the pain and swelling im feeling is still from tonsillitis or an abscess. its only on one side?

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: With tonsillitis you only see the enlarged tonsil and exudate but in peritonsillar abscess you will see the engorged swelling of the pharyngeal structure next to the inflammed tonsil and it pushes to tonsil to the uvula. High fever and painful swallowing are prominent in peritonsillar abscess and you are quite sick, much more than tonsillitis. Please see your doctor or visit urgent care.

Question 6

i get bad abscesses in my inner buttcheek up to 3@ time and its only blood/popped and days later i get them again same area been going on for a while?

Accepted Answer

Staph? Hidradenitis?: This could be recurent boils etc due to staph, strep, or other bacteria. Another possibility is hidradenitis suppurativa, an inflammatory conditions that behaves a lot like infection but antibiotics don't help. Discuss with your doctor -- or perhaps see a dermatologist. Good luck!

Question 7

what are the symptoms of abscess?

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Inflammation: Abscess is the result of acute suppurative inflammation and inflammation produces, pain, swelling, redness, local warmth and loss of function of the affected part.  There may be fever, malaise etc. Depending on the location and size of the abscess.

Question 8

what sort of problem is an abscess?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: An abscess (latin: abscessus) is a collection of pus (dead neutrophils) that has accumulated in a cavity formed by the tissue in which the pus resides due to an infectious process (usually caused by bacteria or parasites) or other foreign materials (e.g., splinters, bullet wounds, or injecting needles). It is a defensive reaction of the tissue to prevent the spread of infectious materials to other.

Question 9

what should i do for abscess i popped?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: See a dentist asap to place you on the appropriate antibiotic regimen and treat the cause of the abscess! left untreated, even if you have no pain or swelling or aware of any symptom, it will not be cured and it will only come back to bite you.

Question 10

what do i do if i have an abscess on my butt cheeks?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: These symptoms require a thorough evaluation to find out what's going on and what can be done for you.

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