Tonsillitis and Peritonsillar abscess

Summary:

Peritonsillar abscess is found among people with Tonsillitis, especially for people who are female, 20-29 old.

The study analyzes which people have Peritonsillar abscess with Tonsillitis. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22 people who have Tonsillitis from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

What is Tonsillitis?

Tonsillitis (inflammation of tonsil) is found to be associated with 473 drugs and 741 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tonsillitis.

What is Peritonsillar abscess?

Peritonsillar abscess (painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues) is found to be associated with 91 drugs and 489 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Peritonsillar abscess.

On Jul, 10, 2026

22 people who have Tonsillitis and Peritonsillar Abscess are studied.

Would you have Peritonsillar abscess when you have Tonsillitis?

Gender of people who have Tonsillitis and experienced Peritonsillar Abscess *:

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

Age of people who have Tonsillitis and experienced Peritonsillar Abscess *:

Common co-existing conditions for these people *:

Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 4 people, 18.18%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 18.18%
Lymphadenitis (inflammation or enlargement of a lymph node): 1 person, 4.55%
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (joint inflammation in children due to systemic disease): 1 person, 4.55%
Fever: 1 person, 4.55%

Common drugs taken by these people *:

Cosentyx: 4 people, 18.18%
Probiotic: 1 person, 4.55%
Omnicef: 1 person, 4.55%
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate: 1 person, 4.55%
Ibuprofen: 1 person, 4.55%
Dexamethasone: 1 person, 4.55%
Betamethasone Dipropionate: 1 person, 4.55%
Azithromycin: 1 person, 4.55%
Augmentin: 1 person, 4.55%
Advil Liqui-Gels: 1 person, 4.55%

Common symptoms for these people *:

Procedural Pain: 4 people, 18.18%
Post Procedural Infection: 4 people, 18.18%
Gingivitis (inflammation of gums): 4 people, 18.18%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 2 people, 9.09%
Trismus (reduced opening of the jaws): 1 person, 4.55%
Torticollis (a twisted neck in which the head is tipped to one side, while the chin is turned to the other): 1 person, 4.55%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 4.55%
Posture Abnormal: 1 person, 4.55%
Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 1 person, 4.55%
Inflammation: 1 person, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take medications and have Peritonsillar abscess?

- Check whether Peritonsillar abscess is associated with a drug or a condition

Related studies:

Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:

Tonsillitis (9,730 reports)
Peritonsillar abscess (1,103 reports)

All the drugs that are associated with Peritonsillar abscess:

Peritonsillar abscess (91 drugs)

All the conditions that are associated with Peritonsillar abscess:

Peritonsillar abscess (489 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

The study is based on Peritonsillar abscess and Tonsillitis, and their synonyms.

Who is eHealthMe?

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