Understanding Tonsillitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Understanding Tonsillitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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Tonsillitis happens when the tonsils are irritated. The common cause is bacteria like group A streptococcus. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by young adults and typically presents with symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, high temperature, earaches, and headaches.

To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may by examining the throat and through the use of a throat swab to ensure it is bacterial. Managing viral tonsillitis requires reducing symptoms through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. In bacterial cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.

When tonsillitis persists, a tonsillectomy might be recommended if there are frequent infections. You can prevent tonsillitis spreading by good hygiene practices.

Tonsillitis is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, website with treatment ranging from self-care to antibiotics.

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