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This answer is taken from the nhs website:
"http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Quinsy/Pages/Definition.aspx?url=Pages/What-is-it.aspx"
Quinsy is an abscess between the back of the tonsil and the wall of the throat. It is also known as a peritonsillar abscess. It happens when infection spreads from a swollen tonsil to the area around it, usually during a severe case of tonsillitis. The symptoms of quinsy are similar to tonsillitis and include: * a worsening sore throat, usually on one side, * fever, * difficulty opening the mouth, * difficulty swallowing, * changes to your voice, * bad breath, * drooling rather than swallowing your own saliva, and * swelling of the face and neck. Quinsy is now rare because most people get effective treatment for tonsillitis early enough to prevent it. Quinsy may be suspected if you have a sore throat that gets a lot worse very quickly, or tonsillitis with more severe symptoms than normal. In most cases of quinsy, you will need to have a small operation in hospital, in order to drain the pus out of the abscess. Usually, the abscess that has formed is aspirated, which means that the pus is sucked out using a needle. However, in some cases, the abscess may be drained surgically by making an incision (cut) and draining the pus away. You will also need to take a course of antibiotics to prevent the infection spreading. In approximately 10-15% of cases of quinsy, the abscess will come back, usually within a year of the first occurrence. If this happens, you may need to have an operation to remove your tonsils (tonsillectomy).
What else can I help you with?
What is Quinsy?
Quinsy is a complication of tonsillitis where an abscess forms behind the tonsils. Symptoms include severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and swollen neck glands. Treatment usually involves antibiotics, pain management, and in some cases, drainage of the abscess.
How do you know if it is sore throat or strep throat?
It's called a sore throat because it hurts. If you feel pain in your throat, that is a sore throat.
What is the other name for throat?
Another name for throat is pharynx I think....
Can you spread a sore throat by clearing your throat?
No, clearing your throat cannot spread a sore throat to others. Sore throats are typically caused by viruses or bacteria that are transmitted through close contact or airborne droplets. Simply clearing your throat does not release enough of the virus or bacteria to spread the infection.
What body part does Strep Throat affect and how?
Ah, Strep Throat affects your throat, which is a part of your respiratory system. It's caused by bacteria called Streptococcus, which can make your throat feel sore and swollen. Remember to rest, drink plenty of fluids, and follow your doctor's advice to help your body heal and feel better soon.
Quinsy is an inflammation of which part of the body?
Throat
What is Quinsy?
Quinsy is a complication of tonsillitis where an abscess forms behind the tonsils. Symptoms include severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and swollen neck glands. Treatment usually involves antibiotics, pain management, and in some cases, drainage of the abscess.
Is quinsy throat infectious?
Quinsy throat, also known as peritonsillar abscess, is not directly infectious, but it often develops as a complication of bacterial tonsillitis, which is contagious. The bacteria causing the initial tonsillitis can be spread from person to person through saliva or respiratory droplets. While the abscess itself is not contagious, the underlying infection that might lead to it can be.
What is Quincy throat?
Quinsy is an abscess between the back of the tonsil and the wall of the throat. It's also known as a peritonsillar abscess. It happens when infection spreads from a swollen tonsil to the area around it, usually during a severe case of tonsillitis. The symptoms of quinsy are similar to tonsillitis and include: * a worsening sore throat, usually on one side, * fever, * difficulty opening the mouth * difficulty swallowing * drooling rather than swallowing your own saliva and * swelling of the face and neck. Quinsy is now rare because most people get effective treatment for tonsillitis early enough to prevent it. Quincy may be suspected if you have a sore throat that gets a lot worse very quickly, or tonsillitis with more severe symptoms than normal. Quinsy is treated in hospital. The abscess that has formed has to be aspirated (the pus is sucked out) and antibiotics may be needed to prevent the infection spreading. An operation to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) may be recommended a few months after quinsy.
Can white spots on your throat be related to wisdom teeth?
Yes, white sport on your throat can be a direct consequence of having infected wisdom teeth. However, this is not the only option. Such white spots can signal about quinsy, for example.
What is the medical meaning of Quinsy?
Quinsy is an old-fashioned word for peritonsillar abscess.
Did George Washington really die from a throat infection?
The official illness that George Washington died from is debated between several illnesses related to the throat. It was reported that he had a bacterial infection of the epiglottis, that he may have had quinsy or Ludwig's angina, and some say that his doctor's treatments of extensive bloodletting, burning his throat, and giving him calomel may have killed him.
What is another name for quinsy?
Peritonsillar Abscess
Why is the cut of the quinsy area still hurts?
OBAMA
What president bled to death by inflammatory quinsy?
George washington
What illness did Harry Truman contract in July 1952?
He was announced to have quinsy.
Is quinsy caused by a bacteria?
Yes, quinsy is typically caused by a bacterial infection, most commonly by Streptococcus bacteria. This infection leads to the buildup of pus in the tonsils, resulting in severe inflammation and pain.
