What is Peritonsillar abscess?

Peritonsillar abscess, also known as quinsy, is the spread of infection to behind the tonsils.

How do members experience Peritonsillar abscess?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Peritonsillar abscess*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Peritonsillar abscess*

Who has Peritonsillar abscess on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 1
40s 1
50s 0
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 2