Inflammation of the tonsils happens when the tonsils are irritated. The common cause is bacteria like group A streptococcus. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by children and it generally shows with symptoms such as a sore throat, high temperature, earaches, and headaches.
To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may by examining the throat and by sometimes taking a throat swab to detect the presence of bacteria. Treatment for viral tonsillitis focuses on rest, here fluids, and pain management 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. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important to covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing.
In summary, tonsillitis involves infection of the tonsils, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.
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