Tonsillitis is a condition that your tonsils swell. The common cause is a viral infection. It tends to affect teens and it generally shows with signs like a sore throat, raised body temperature, ear pain, and headaches.
A general practitioner might diagnose it by taking a look at the tonsils and by sometimes taking a swab test to confirm a bacterial infection. To treat viral cases, the focus is on rest, fluids, and pain management through hydration and rest. When bacteria are the cause, antibiotics might be used.
In recurring tonsillitis cases, a tonsillectomy is an option if there are multiple severe episodes. 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 about tonsillitis surgery depending on the severity.
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