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Is A Posterior Pharyngeal Abscess A Matter Of Medical Emergency?

My mom just told me she saw a doctor at an Urgent Care who told her to go to the emergency room to get evaluated for a posterior pharyngeal abcess.
Please advise is this an emergency that could result in something serious or can she self care to try to resolve.
I am worried as I have never heard of this and don't know what to do.
Thank you!
posted on Tue, 5 Jun 2018
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Posterior pharyngeal abscess is nothing but a collection of pus behind your throat. It has to be drained to prevent unwanted complications. Consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated.

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Is A Posterior Pharyngeal Abscess A Matter Of Medical Emergency?

Hi Posterior pharyngeal abscess is nothing but a collection of pus behind your throat. It has to be drained to prevent unwanted complications. Consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.