Tonsillitis refers to a condition where the tonsils are irritated. The common cause is a viral infection. It tends to affect teens and typically presents featuring symptoms including difficulty swallowing, high temperature, earaches, and headaches.
To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may through a physical examination of the throat and through the use of a test sample from the throat to ensure it is bacterial. Managing viral tonsillitis requires pain relief through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. When bacteria are the cause, antibiotics might be used.
In website recurring tonsillitis cases, surgery to remove the tonsils may be necessary if the condition disrupts daily life. 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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