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What Causes An Abscess At The Back Of The Throat?
I m a 40 year old male and have a very sore throat for 4 days now .Too sore to speak and can hardly eat or drink.i need to spit all the time and the doctor mentioned an abcess at the back of my throat,how long will this last?Is drinking milk bad for an abcess?
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hello,
It can be a para pharyngeal abscess. Consult an ENT specialist at the earliest and get evaluated. If there is significant pus collection, it must be drained and proper antibiotic cover is also important.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
It can be a para pharyngeal abscess. Consult an ENT specialist at the earliest and get evaluated. If there is significant pus collection, it must be drained and proper antibiotic cover is also important.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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