Learning About Tonsil Inflammation: Symptoms, Causes and Effective Treatments

Tonsillitis happens when the tonsils become inflamed. The common cause is a viral infection. It tends to affect teens and typically presents featuring symptoms including a sore throat, high temperature, ear pain, and headaches.

Doctors diagnose tonsillitis by taking a look at the tonsils and by sometimes taking a swab test to ensure it is bacterial. Managing viral tonsillitis requires rest, fluids, and pain management through hydration and rest. When bacteria are the cause, antibiotics might be used.

In recurring tonsillitis cases, a tonsillectomy is an option if there are multiple severe episodes. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important to covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing.

In summary, tonsillitis involves infection of the tonsils, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery website depending on the severity.

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