Learning About Tonsil Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Learning About Tonsil Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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Tonsillitis happens when the tonsils become inflamed. The common cause is a viral infection. It tends to affect teens and typically presents with symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, high temperature, earaches, and coughing.

To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may by taking a look at the tonsils and by sometimes taking a swab test to confirm a bacterial infection. To treat viral cases, the focus is on reducing symptoms through painkillers. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is bacterial, though this is rare.

Chronic tonsillitis, surgery to remove the tonsils is an option if the condition disrupts daily life. You can prevent tonsillitis spreading by good hygiene practices.

Overall, tonsillitis can be viral or bacterial, more info and the treatment varies based on the cause.

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