Comprehending Tonsil Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Inflammation of the tonsils is a condition that the tonsils become inflamed. The common cause is a viral infection. It tends to affect children and it generally shows with signs like a sore throat, raised body temperature, ear pain, and swollen glands.

Doctors diagnose tonsillitis by taking a look at the tonsils and sometimes performing a swab test to confirm a bacterial infection. To treat viral cases, the focus is on pain relief through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. When bacteria are the cause, antibiotics might be used.

In recurring tonsillitis cases, surgery to remove the tonsils is an option if there are frequent infections. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important to good hygiene practices.

In summary, website tonsillitis involves infection of the tonsils, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.

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