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Quinsy
Medical Questions » Quinsy
| Name: Quinsy |
| Also known as: Peritonsillar Abscess |
| An abscess involving the tonsil at the side and back of the throat. More common in adults and males. |
Causes of Quinsy
If tonsillitis is severe enough to cause destruction of the tonsil tissue, pus will form and collect between the tonsil and the wall of the throat to form an abscess. |
Symptoms of Quinsy
An attack of tonsillitis may initially appear to settle, but then the patient develops a high fever, severe pain on one side of the throat, a swollen throat, and difficulty in swallowing and opening the mouth. |
Tests for Quinsy
Swabs are taken from the tonsil to identify the bacteria responsible and the appropriate antibiotic to treat it. |
Treatment for Quinsy
Large doses of antibiotics (often penicillin) by injection or tablet, and an operation to either drain the abscess or remove the tonsil and abscess together.
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Complications of Quinsy of its treatment
If the pus alone is drained at operation, the tonsils are often removed a few weeks later to prevent a recurrence. Rarely, the infection can spread to the bloodstream to cause septicemia. |
Likely Outcome of Quinsy
Most patients settle well with appropriate treatment. |
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