Inflammation of the tonsils is a condition that your tonsils swell. It is usually caused by viruses, but it may also stem from bacterial infections. It tends to affect teens and typically presents featuring symptoms including a sore throat, high temperature, earaches, and swollen glands.
A general practitioner might diagnose it by examining the throat and by sometimes taking a swab test to confirm a bacterial infection. Managing viral tonsillitis requires pain relief through painkillers. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is bacterial, though this is rare.
Chronic tonsillitis, surgery to remove the tonsils may be necessary if the condition disrupts daily life. You can prevent tonsillitis spreading by covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing.
Tonsillitis is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, with treatment ranging from self-care to antibiotics.
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