Inflammation of the tonsils happens when your tonsils swell. It is usually caused by a viral infection. It tends to affect teens and typically presents featuring symptoms including throat pain, raised body temperature, ear pain, and swollen glands.
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 rest, here fluids, and pain management through hydration and rest. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is 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.
Overall, tonsillitis can be viral or bacterial, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.
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