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Peritonsillary abscess is a bacterial infection that causes pus around the tonsils or tonsils. This condition generally occurs due to complications from tonsillitis or tonsillitis that are not treated properly. Check out the causes, symptoms and how to treat peritonsil abscesses below! Peritonsil abscess is most common in children, adolescents, and young adults. This condition can cause pain, swelling, and a blockage in the throat. When the throat is blocked, the activity of swallowing, talking, even breathing will be difficult and painful. Causes of Peritonsil Abscess that You Need to Watch Out for Most peritonsil abscesses are caused by the same bacteria that cause strep throat. Streptococci are the bacteria that most often cause infections in the soft tissue around the tonsils. This tissue can be attacked by bacteria that spread from infected tonsil glands. There are several factors that can increase the risk of peritonsil abscess, namely: Gum infections, such as periodontit...

An adenoid is a gland that is right behind your nostrils. Adenoids are part of the lymphatic system, such as tonsils or tonsils, which are responsible for cleaning up infections and maintaining body fluid balance. Unlike tonsils that are easily seen with your eyes when you look in the mirror, adenoids cannot be seen easily, even if you open your mouth wide. This is the role of adenoids in health Adenoids are glands that existed when the baby was born. This gland grows until the child is 3 to 5 years old. And usually, adenoids begin to shrink after the child enters the age of 7 years. As an adult, this adenoid size will shrink even more. Because as you get older, the body will develop other ways to fight germs. Like lymph nodes, adenoids are part of the immune system. Adenoids and tonsils work by trapping germs that enter through the mouth and nose. Adenoids also produce antibodies to help you fight infections. Enlarged adenoids can cause problems Enlarged adenoids are a commo...

Acne is not a dangerous medical condition, but it has a serious psychological impact on some individuals, such as decreased self-confidence, frustration, depression, and withdrawal from social life. Acne can appear on the face, chest, neck, back, and other body parts. Various treatments you can do to get rid of pimples, one of them by using antibiotics for acne. Acne occurs because hair follicles become clogged and inflamed. And generally, women are more prone to acne than men. There are four main factors that cause the appearance of acne, namely excessive oil production, hair follicles that are blocked by oil and dead skin cells, increased hormone activity, and due to bacteria. How Do Bacteria Trigger Acne? Acne or not, normally there are bacteria on the surface of human skin. But in certain conditions, the number of bacteria on the skin can increase suddenly, especially in adolescents who are entering puberty, and women who are entering the menstrual cycle or are pregnant. Inc...

Choosing a toothache medication during pregnancy is often confusing. Because, not all types of drugs are safe for consumption during pregnancy. Then what toothache medicine should be consumed by pregnant women? The wisest step is to ask for a doctor's recommendation before taking a toothache medicine while pregnant. The doctor will provide treatment and dental care that is safe and does not interfere with pregnancy and fetal health. Treatment and treatment of toothache during pregnancy will also be given according to the causes and conditions experienced. Causes of Tooth Pain During Pregnancy Apart from being caused by poor dental and oral hygiene patterns, for some women, pregnancy can affect the onset of teeth and gum problems. That's because there is an increase in hormones during pregnancy, which can affect the body's response to plaque / tartar. Increased hormones during pregnancy can also cause pregnant women to often feel nausea and vomiting. One of them is re...

Boils in the breast can be experienced when women are breastfeeding or even women who are not breastfeeding. Handling this condition depends on the underlying situation. Pay attention to the signs and symptoms that accompany it. Boils can grow in various areas of the body, including in the breast. A boil is a pus-filled lump, which is a liquid containing dead white blood cells. This condition is generally caused by a local infection, which is when the bacteria attacks part of the breast but does not spread to other areas. Besides being a regular infection, boils in the breast can be caused by two conditions that need to be aware of the following. Subareolar ulcers Subareolar ulcers or subareolar abscesses in the breast are breast infections experienced by mothers who are not breastfeeding. These pus-filled bumps appear just below the areola, the brown skin around the nipple. Boils in the breast caused by subareolar ulcers cause pain in the areola area. Lumps that appear around th...