Peritonsillitis External

External paratonsillitis (from Latin para - “about”, Greek tonsilla - “tonsil”, Latin externus - “external”) is an acute inflammatory disease that affects the tissues around the tonsils. This condition is usually caused by a bacterial infection such as staph or streptococcus and can lead to significant pain in the throat and parotid area.

The main symptoms of external paratonsillitis are sharp pain in the pharynx and parotid region, swelling and redness of the tissue in this area, as well as increased body temperature. When looking in the mirror, you will notice that the tonsils on the affected side are usually not affected.

External paratonsillitis can be complicated by an abscess, which is an accumulation of pus in the tissues around the tonsils. This can lead to more severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing and trouble swallowing.

To treat external paratonsillitis, antibiotics are usually used. In some cases, drainage of the abscess may be necessary. The pain can be relieved by using painkillers and regularly rinsing the throat with a warm saline solution.

Signs of external paratonsillitis should be paid attention to, and at the first symptoms of the disease you should consult a doctor. The sooner treatment is started, the less likely there are complications and the faster the recovery.