Aspirin and Peritonsillar abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Peritonsillar abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Aspirin (aspirin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Fish Oil, and have Polycythaemia vera.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Peritonsillar abscess when taking Aspirin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 622,087 people who have side effects when taking Aspirin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Aspirin?

Aspirin has active ingredients of aspirin. It is often used in blood clots. eHealthMe is studying from 632,089 Aspirin users. Check the latest studies of Aspirin.

What is Peritonsillar abscess?

Peritonsillar abscess (painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues) is found to be associated with 86 drugs and 492 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Peritonsillar abscess.

On Aug, 11, 2026

622,087 people reported to have side effects when taking Aspirin.
Among them, 19 people (0.0%) have Peritonsillar abscess.

Could Aspirin cause Peritonsillar abscess?

Among these 19 people:

What is the gender of people who have Peritonsillar abscess when taking Aspirin? *

female: 64.29 %
male: 35.71 %

What is the age of people who have Peritonsillar abscess when taking Aspirin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Aspirin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Peritonsillar abscess? *

Nosebleed (bleeding from nose): 9 people, 47.37%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 47.37%
Weakness: 8 people, 42.11%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 8 people, 42.11%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 7 people, 36.84%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 6 people, 31.58%
Breast Necrosis (death of cells or tissues through injury or disease in beast): 6 people, 31.58%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 6 people, 31.58%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 31.58%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 6 people, 31.58%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 6 people, 31.58%
Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 6 people, 31.58%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 26.32%
Fever: 3 people, 15.79%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 15.79%
Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 10.53%
Pain: 2 people, 10.53%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 10.53%
Depression: 2 people, 10.53%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Alokaily FA, Alghamdi M, Almalki AS, Alhussaini H, "Aspirin induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute renal failure (mimicking systemic vasculitis)", Saudi medical journal, 2013 Apr .
Alokaily FA, Alghamdi M, Almalki AS, Alhussaini H, "Aspirin induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute renal failure (mimicking systemic vasculitis)", Saudi medical journal, 2013 Apr .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on aspirin (the active ingredients of Aspirin) and Aspirin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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