When they see abscesses in their throats, even those who do not give special discomfort, many are greatly frightened. It is known that pus simply does not appear. Accordingly, if it was formed, it means that something is wrong with the body.
Causes of ulcers in the throat
The first thing that comes to mind is for most patients when they see abscesses on the mucous throat - angina. Ailment and truth is accompanied by the appearance of ulcers with pus inside. But he is far from the only reason.
In addition to abscesses in the throat with angina, as a rule, there is a whole bunch of symptoms: high fever, severe pain, which does not give neither eat nor drink, nor speak, weakness, apathy. And if you do not see all of the above signs, then, most likely you have:
- tonsillitis (in acute or chronic form);
- posterior rhinitis (develops in the rhinitis and is associated with the flow of mucus down the back wall of the throat);
- a fungus (if to speak more clearly - a thrush in a throat);
- pharyngitis ;
- caries and other dental diseases;
- diphtheria.
In addition, yellow abscesses in the throat can form against the background of burns, mechanical damage. Sometimes ulcers are complications after a sore throat. In this case, they are usually called paratonsillar abscesses.
What to do if there are abscesses in the throat?
To get rid of the accumulation of pus in the throat, you first need to find out why it appeared. Only in this way will it be possible to find a suitable treatment that will really work. Otherwise, the therapy will last for a long time, and the disease at this time will continue to develop.
If the throat does not hurt, but there are abscesses, and they appeared because of candidiasis, without antifungal agents, it will not be possible to manage. The problem, which carries a bacterial etiology, is solved by antibiotics:
- Amoxiclav ;
- By Sumamed;
- Amoxicillin;
- Azithromycin;
- Ciprofloxacin.
Mandatory components of any therapy - regardless of the origin of the disease - strengthening the immune system and local treatment. The latter involves rinsing and irrigation of problem areas. For rinses, such solutions and decoctions as:
- Furacilin;
- Chlorophylitis;
- Miramistin;
- soda;
- sea salt;
- sage;
- Oak bark;
- chamomile;
- calendula.
As a means for irrigation use:
- Cameton;
- Chlorhexidine;
- Hexoral.
How to get rid of abscesses in the throat, knows well and Lisobakt. These tablets for resorption not only contribute to the early removal of pus, but also relieve soreness, facilitate the patient's condition. They cope with even the most difficult cases.
Quite often experts direct patients with abscesses to physiotherapy procedures:
- UFO;
- UHF;
- magnetotherapy for lymph nodes;
- ultrasonic washing of lacunae;
- laser.
If all treatments are ineffective - which, fortunately, happens very rarely - surgery may be required. Today, most often resort to a rather expensive, but effective method - laser lacunotomy, which involves cauterization of the walls of the tonsils. After this procedure, the pus stops accumulating, and the risk of complications decreases.
To strengthen immunity and prevent the appearance of abscesses on the back of the throat, doctors advise taking vitamin complexes, injecting with aloe extract, tempering, eating properly, trying to lead a healthy lifestyle.
It is very important to avoid contact with sick people. It is also necessary to seriously approach the treatment of ENT diseases - sinusitis, sinusitis, rhinitis - and dental diseases.