Tonsillitis is a condition that your tonsils swell. It is usually caused by viruses, but it may also stem from bacterial infections. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by young adults and it generally shows with signs like a sore throat, raised body temperature, ear pain, and headaches.
A general practitioner might diagnose it through a physical examination of the throat and sometimes performing a test sample from the throat to confirm a bacterial infection. Managing viral tonsillitis requires pain here relief through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. In bacterial cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.
When tonsillitis persists, tonsil removal might be recommended if there are frequent infections. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important to covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing.
Overall, tonsillitis can be viral or bacterial, and the treatment varies based on the cause.
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