Learning About Tonsil Inflammation: Symptoms, Causes and Effective Treatments

Learning About Tonsil Inflammation: Symptoms, Causes and Effective Treatments

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Tonsillitis happens when the tonsils are irritated. The common cause is a viral infection. It tends to affect children and it generally shows with signs like throat pain, raised body temperature, ear pain, and swollen glands.

Doctors diagnose tonsillitis by taking a look at the tonsils and by sometimes taking a swab test to detect the presence of bacteria. To treat viral cases, the focus is on rest, fluids, here and pain management through hydration and rest. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is bacterial, though this is rare.

Chronic tonsillitis, a tonsillectomy might be recommended if there are frequent infections. You can prevent tonsillitis spreading by good hygiene practices.

Tonsillitis is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, with treatment ranging from self-care to antibiotics.

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