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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 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.
Do you still have gag reflexes after having your tonsils removed?
Your gag reflexes should not be affected by having your tonsils removed.
Why can a person live without their tonsils?
Tonsils aren't essential to life.
What is a tonsillectomy?
This is the the medical term for having your tonsils removed.
Does having to remove your tonsils make you fat?
No and why would it i got my tonsils removes and I'm not fat
What is the medical meaning of Quinsy?
Quinsy is an old-fashioned word for peritonsillar abscess.
Can a person survive without any tonsils?
Yes.
Can somebody tell you why your friends tonsils have disappeared without surgery?
His tonsillitis and the enlarged tonsils it causes may have disappeared. His tonsils may now have shrunk to their normal smaller size.
Can you get Quincy if you have had your tonsils removed?
Yes, you can still get Quincy, also known as a peritonsillar abscess, even after having your tonsils removed. Quincy typically occurs in the area where the tonsils were located, and inflammation or infection can still happen in the surrounding tissues. While the risk may be lower without tonsils, it's not eliminated entirely. If you experience symptoms like severe throat pain or difficulty swallowing, it's important to seek medical attention.
Can you yodel without any tonsils?
Yes, you can yodel without tonsils. Yodeling primarily relies on the vocal cords and the technique of changing pitch between chest voice and falsetto, which does not depend on the presence of tonsils. While tonsils can play a role in the overall vocal quality, their absence does not prevent someone from learning and practicing yodeling effectively.
Can you get strep throat when you don't have tonsils?
They can - tonsils are part of the throat, but do not comprise all of your throat. Since even if your tonsils are taken out, the rest of your throat remains, so you can still acquire an abscess on it.
