Tonsillitis is a condition that the tonsils become inflamed. The common cause is bacteria like group A streptococcus. It tends to affect children and it generally shows with signs like a sore throat, high temperature, earaches, and headaches.
To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may by examining the throat and by sometimes taking a throat swab to click here detect the presence of bacteria. Treatment for viral tonsillitis focuses on rest, fluids, 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.
In summary, tonsillitis involves infection of the tonsils, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.
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