Should someone with a tonselary absess pop it? how do you get these?!


Question: no not a dermatologist for a tonsil absess you need to see an ear nose and throat specialist if anyone.

I had a quinsey (absess behind the tonsil) and had to go into hospital -it got quite serious i couldnt move my jaw, or swallow anything even my own saliver in the end.

if you are taking antibiotics LEAVE IT ALONE and gargle salt water or whatever your doctor recommended. if you pop it you leave yourself open to infection- but the antibiotics will treat it- give them a few days and it will go down on its own.


Answers: no not a dermatologist for a tonsil absess you need to see an ear nose and throat specialist if anyone.

I had a quinsey (absess behind the tonsil) and had to go into hospital -it got quite serious i couldnt move my jaw, or swallow anything even my own saliver in the end.

if you are taking antibiotics LEAVE IT ALONE and gargle salt water or whatever your doctor recommended. if you pop it you leave yourself open to infection- but the antibiotics will treat it- give them a few days and it will go down on its own.

an abcess is an infection. you need to see a doctor to keep it from spreading.

yuck!! no, see a doctor so they can swab it and test to see what it is. it could be an STD if you are active in any way - even kissing. good luck.

why don't you just go see a dermatologist? Need a number? 847-392-5440

Tonsil abscesses are medical emergencies and should not be popped. You should seek medical attention immediately because they can cause airway obstruction. They are caused by bacterial infection and viral infections.

Peritonsillar Abscesses should be seen by a doctor. some can be easily explained, but others should be explored and investigated by a licensed professional. Only they can tell you for sure.





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