Tonsillitis is a condition that the tonsils become inflamed. The common cause is bacteria like group A streptococcus. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by children and it generally shows with signs like difficulty swallowing, fever, earaches, and swollen glands.
Doctors diagnose tonsillitis through a physical examination of the throat and through the use of a test sample from the throat to ensure it is bacterial. To treat viral cases, the focus is on rest, fluids, and pain management through hydration and rest. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is bacterial, though this is rare.
Chronic website 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, and the treatment varies based on the cause.
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