Infectious Diseases
Other abscess of pharynx
Serious
ICD-10: J39 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: गले में फोड़ा · தமிழ்: தொண்டை சீழ்க்கட்டி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಗಂಟಲಿನ ಬಾವು · తెలుగు: గొంతులో చీము కట్ట · বাংলা: গলার ফোড়া · मराठी: घशाचा गळू · ગુજરાતી: ગળાનો ફોલ્લો
About this condition
A pharyngeal abscess is a collection of pus in the tissues at the back of your throat, which can occur from untreated throat infections or injury. It causes severe pain, high fever, difficulty swallowing, and swelling that may obstruct breathing. This serious condition needs prompt medical treatment with antibiotics and sometimes surgical drainage.
Common symptoms
severe throat pain
difficulty swallowing
fever
swelling in throat
muffled voice
drooling
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | गले में फोड़ा · ग्रसनी में फोड़ा · गले में मवाद · गले का संक्रमण |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தொண்டை சீழ்க்கட்டி · குரல்குழாய் சீழ் · தொண்டை பகுதி சீழ் · தொண்டை தொற்று |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಗಂಟಲಿನ ಬಾವು · ಗಂಟಲು ಚೀವು · ಫರಿಂಕ್ಸ್ ಬಾವು · ಗಂಟಲು ಸೋಂಕು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | గొంతులో చీము కట్ట · గొంతు చీము · ఫారింక్స్ చీము · గొంతు ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | গলার ফোড়া · গলায় পুঁজ · ফ্যারিংক্সের ফোড়া · গলার সংক্রমণ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | घशाचा गळू · घशात पू · फॅरिंक्सचा गळू · घशाचा संसर्ग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ગળાનો ફોલ્લો · ગળામાં પરુ · ફેરીન્ક્સ ફોલ્લો · ગળાનો ચેપ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other abscess of pharynx?
severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing, fever, swelling in throat, muffled voice, drooling.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Other abscess of pharynx common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other abscess of pharynx?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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