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What are the causes, symptoms and treatment of almond pus?

It affects pus of adults and children. Therefore, today we will provide you with important information about the almond pus from the causes, symptoms and how to treat, and that the tonsils (palatine tonsils) are a pair of soft tissue masses at the back of the throat (pharynx), and each almond consists of tissues similar to the lymph nodes, Covered with a pink mucosa, running through the mucous membrane of each tonsil is a drill called crypts, the tonsils are part of the lymphatic system, helping to fight infection, however, removing the tonsils does not seem to increase susceptibility to infection, the tonsils vary widely in size and swell Response to infection.

What are the causes of almond pus:
  1. Almond pus infection occurs as a complication of tonsillitis. If the infection separates from the tonsils and spreads to the surrounding area, pus may form on the tonsils.
  2. Infection with white blood cells called infectious mononucleosis appears in the form of fever and swelling of the lymph nodes and causes sore throat, and thus the injury causes almond pus.
  3. The presence of dental and gum infections can also cause almond pus infection.
Treating almond pus:
  • The doctor uses a needle in the pocket of the pus to suck it and help you avoid swallowing the pus and blood. There is still controversy over the necessity of incision and aspiration of the pus However, most ear, nose and throat doctors consider the incision and drainage to be the gold standard for treatment.
  •  In the case of recurrent tonsillitis, the doctor will advise you to take an antibiotic, and treating almond pus requires choosing the appropriate antibiotics, and the choice of antibiotics depends on the weight and age of the person.
  • Penicillin is considered to be the optimal antibiotic for the treatment of almond pus, but in recent years the emergence of beta-lactamase-producing organisms required a change in the choice of antibiotics, as the results of studies indicate that 500 mg of clindamycin or the second or third generation of cephalosporins are A good choice for treating almond pus instead of penicillin.
  • Another study recommends using penicillin as a first-line factor, and if there is no response within the first 24 hours, adding 500 mg of metronidazole you can take it twice daily in addition to the antibiotic.
Symptoms of almond pus:
The white color of the pus may appear on the tonsils, or it may appear around it, or all over the mouth.
  1. Sneezing.
  2. Sore throat.
  3. Coughing.
  4. Fever.
  5. Pain while swallowing.
  6. Stuffy nose
  7. a headache.
  8. body aches.
  9. Swollen lymph nodes.
  10. Bad breath.
  11. Muscle jaw spasm.
  12. Earache on the swollen side.
How to prevent almond pus:
  1. Starting immediate treatment for tonsillitis helps reduce your chance of developing almond pus.
  2. Make sure to brush your teeth and get a dental examination at least twice a year to keep your teeth healthy and to avoid forming pus on the almond.
  3. Smokers are also more likely to develop almond pus, as keeping your mouth healthy and not smoking can help reduce your chance of developing an almond pus injury.
  4. In the event of pus formation, appropriate antibiotics should be started to prevent inflammation of the cellular tissue surrounding the tonsils.
  5. It is advised to adhere to and complete the antibiotic even if you feel better.
  6. Avoid consuming cold, frozen water and juices, so that the condition does not get worse, more pus is formed on almonds, and a lot of hot drinks sweetened with natural honey, such as herbal tea, and anise.
  7. Getting complete rest, and sleep is preferred to help the body fight viruses and bacteria that cause pus formation, and to speed up treatment.
  8. Use the medicinal gargle prescribed by the doctor, to get rid of the pus on the almond, and expedite its treatment.