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What Causes Pus Pockets On Glands At The Back Of Throat?

Yes , I notice the other day my throat was starting to hurt when I swallowed my saliva and then the pain increased at night and kept me up for hours. The next morning it still was quite painful but as the day went on the pain decreased and as nighttime approached it started to hurt again . I had my tonsils removed when I was younger and I also noticed I have puss pockets on my glands at the back of my throat . Any ideas what it might be ?
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query pus pockets on glands at the back of throat is because of the fact that that you are either having tonsilar cyst or any other chronic suppurative lesion of pharynx. This condition can be confirmed by complete examination of throat and some investigations. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist for your condition. Culture and sensitivity of throat swab is the best way to examine exact etiology of your condition. Take few preventive measures such as

1) Do warm saline gargles to prevent bacterial suppuration.

2) Take plenty of fluids to rehydrate yourself.

3) Take tablet paracetamol along with broad spectrum antibiotics.

4) Take antacids such as Omeprazole as well .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pus Pockets On Glands At The Back Of Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query pus pockets on glands at the back of throat is because of the fact that that you are either having tonsilar cyst or any other chronic suppurative lesion of pharynx. This condition can be confirmed by complete examination of throat and some investigations. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist for your condition. Culture and sensitivity of throat swab is the best way to examine exact etiology of your condition. Take few preventive measures such as 1) Do warm saline gargles to prevent bacterial suppuration. 2) Take plenty of fluids to rehydrate yourself. 3) Take tablet paracetamol along with broad spectrum antibiotics. 4) Take antacids such as Omeprazole as well . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari