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Is A Posterior Pharyngeal Abscess A Matter Of Medical Emergency?
My mom just told me she saw a doctor at an Urgent Care who told her to go to the emergency room to get evaluated for a posterior pharyngeal abcess.
Please advise is this an emergency that could result in something serious or can she self care to try to resolve.
I am worried as I have never heard of this and don't know what to do.
Thank you!
Please advise is this an emergency that could result in something serious or can she self care to try to resolve.
I am worried as I have never heard of this and don't know what to do.
Thank you!
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
Hi
Posterior pharyngeal abscess is nothing but a collection of pus behind your throat. It has to be drained to prevent unwanted complications. Consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated.
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Posterior pharyngeal abscess is nothing but a collection of pus behind your throat. It has to be drained to prevent unwanted complications. Consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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