Tonsillitis is a condition that the tonsils become inflamed. The common cause is bacteria like group A streptococcus. It tends to affect children and it generally shows with signs like a sore throat, high temperature, earaches, and headaches.
Doctors diagnose tonsillitis through a physical examination of the throat and sometimes performing a test sample from the throat to confirm a bacterial infection. Managing viral tonsillitis requires reducing symptoms through hydration and rest. Antibiotics become necessary if the causes tonsillitis 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, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.
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