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Should i go to emergency if i know i have a peritonsillar abscess?
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Yes: You should go to the er. I presume your regular doctor does not have office hours currently. Depending on the extent of your peritonsillar abscess, it may need incision and drainage. Intravenous hydration and antibiotics may be beneficial as well.
Answered 9/28/2016
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