Understanding Tonsillitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Understanding Tonsillitis: 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 children and it generally shows with signs like a sore throat, high temperature, ear pain, and headaches.

To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may by examining the throat and through the use of a throat swab to ensure it is bacterial. Treatment for viral tonsillitis focuses on reducing symptoms through painkillers. 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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