Understanding Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Causes and Effective Treatments

Tonsillitis happens when 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 a sore throat, high temperature, ear pain, and headaches.

A general practitioner might diagnose it by taking a look at the tonsils and sometimes performing a swab test to confirm a bacterial infection. To treat viral cases, the focus is on reducing symptoms through painkillers. In bacterial cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.

When tonsillitis persists, tonsil removal may be necessary if the condition disrupts daily life. You can website 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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