Tonsillitis
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What is Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils, which are two lymphoid tissue lumps in the back of your throat.
Your tonsils function as filters, keeping bacteria that could otherwise make their way into your airways and cause illness. Antibodies are also produced by them to help fight infection. However, bacteria or viruses can sometimes overpower them and recurrent tonsillar infection can lead to swollen and hypertrophied tonsils.
Tonsillitis is a frequent ailment, particularly in youngsters. In some patients it might happen on a recurrent basis which will need surgical removal of tonsils.
Causes of Tonsillitis:
Tonsillitis is primarily caused by infections, which can be bacterial or viral in nature. Streptococcus (strep) bacteria, specifically Streptococcus pyogenes, is a common bacterial culprit that can lead to tonsillitis. This same bacterium can also cause strep throat, which is a related condition.
Viral infections, such as those caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, adenovirus, or the common cold viruses, can also result in tonsillitis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tonsillitis is inflammation or infection of the tonsils, the two tissue masses at the back of the throat.
It is usually caused by viral or bacterial infections, such as strep throat.
Symptoms include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, swollen tonsils, and sometimes white patches on the tonsils.
Viral tonsillitis is managed with rest and fluids; bacterial tonsillitis needs antibiotics. Recurring cases may need a tonsillectomy.
Surgery is considered when tonsillitis recurs frequently, causes breathing problems, or does not improve with medication.