Learning About Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Causes and Effective Treatments

Learning About Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Causes and Effective Treatments

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Inflammation of the tonsils happens when the tonsils become inflamed. The common cause is bacteria like group A streptococcus. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by young adults and it generally shows with signs like a sore throat, high temperature, ear pain, and headaches.

A general practitioner might diagnose it 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 rest, fluids, website and pain management through painkillers. In bacterial cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.

When tonsillitis persists, surgery to remove the tonsils is an option if there are frequent infections. Preventative measures include avoiding contact with others during symptoms.

Tonsillitis is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.

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