Inflammation of the tonsils happens when the tonsils become inflamed. It is usually caused by a viral infection. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by teens and it generally shows featuring symptoms including a sore throat, high temperature, ear pain, and swollen glands.
Doctors diagnose tonsillitis by taking a look at the tonsils and by sometimes taking a swab test to detect the presence of bacteria. To treat viral cases, the focus is on rest, fluids, and pain management through hydration and rest. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is here 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.
In summary, tonsillitis involves infection of the tonsils, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.
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