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Suggest Treatment For Hole In The Back Of Throat Near Uvula
I have had what seems to be a hole in the back of my mouth, near the uvula which has been periodically producing small amounts of pus. I have been dealing with this issue for some time and was wondering what the medical term for it would be as well as possible causes and necessary treatment plans to remedy the issue.
Thu, 7 May 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As you describe in your query that you have pus at the back of your mouth or in throat area ,Well bacterial infection sometimes spread in the tissues around the tonsils and produce pus .The condition is known as tonsillar abscess .
If not treated infection can spread to deeper tissues and cause cellulites ,in advance stages it will make mouth opening difficult and painful.
Doctor will diagnose condition by looking in to the throat or can also order CTscan to make sure .
If its the start of the infection and large amount of pus is not there Doctor can start antibiotic course like clindamycin orally or by blood.If there is abscess with large amount of pus then doctor may drain pus by inserting needle into it.
I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist (ear,nose ,throat) .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
get well soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As you describe in your query that you have pus at the back of your mouth or in throat area ,Well bacterial infection sometimes spread in the tissues around the tonsils and produce pus .The condition is known as tonsillar abscess .
If not treated infection can spread to deeper tissues and cause cellulites ,in advance stages it will make mouth opening difficult and painful.
Doctor will diagnose condition by looking in to the throat or can also order CTscan to make sure .
If its the start of the infection and large amount of pus is not there Doctor can start antibiotic course like clindamycin orally or by blood.If there is abscess with large amount of pus then doctor may drain pus by inserting needle into it.
I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist (ear,nose ,throat) .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
get well soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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