INFORMATION ON TONSILLITIS

Today, tonsils are recognized for their role in filtering harmful bacteria and viruses that could cause more serious infections. When tonsillitis strikes, the first line of treatment is typically self-care or antibiotics. Surgery is seldom necessary, unless tonsillitis recurs often or it interferes with breathing or swallowing Tonsillitis can be defined as a infection of the tonsils. Tonsillitis mostly occurs as a part of a throat infection.
There are various types of tonsillitis-

1) Acute tonsillitis.
2) Recurrent tonsillitis.
3) Chronic tonsillitis.
4) Peritonsillar abscess.

SYNONYMS OF TONSILLITIS

Synonyms of Tonsillitis are:

1. Tonsillitis.
2. Sore Throat.
3. Peritonsillar Abscess.
4. Strep Throat, Pharyngitis.

CAUSES OF TONSILLITIS

There are many bacterial and viral causes of tonsillitis some are:

1. Streptococcus pyogenes.
2. Epstein-Barr Virus.
3. Cytomegalovirus.
4. Adenovirus.
5. Measles Virus.
6. Adenoviruses.
7. The Influenza Virus.
8. The Epstein-Barr Virus.
9. Arainfluenza Viruses.
10. Enteroviruses.
11. The Herpes Simplex Virus.

SYMPTOMS OF TONSILLITIS

Symptoms of Tonsillitis are given below-

1. Fever.
2. Chills.
3. Tiredness.
4. Swollen, Red Tonsils.
5. Sudden Onset Sore Throat.
6. Pain With Swallowing.
7. Headache.
8. Loss Of Appetite.
9. Malaise.
10. Chills.
11. Blisters Or Painful Ulcerated Areas On The Throat.
12. Swollen And Tender Lymph Nodes In The Neck Or Jaw Area.

DIAGNOSIS OF TONSILLITIS

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Other may include:

1 Blood Test.
2 Ultrasound.
3 Amniocentesis.

TREATMENT OF TONSILLITIS

Tonsillitis caused by some bacterial or viral infection. Antibiotics medications are used in the treatment of tonsillitis to reduce the bacterial infection. Antibiotics are not more effective in the case of viral infection. Viral infection can be treated with antiviral medications.

Take fallowing precautions to reduce the chances of tonsillitis –

1 Do not share toothbrushes, drinking glass etc with a tonsillitis patient.
2 Wash your hands properly.
3 When you cough or sneeze, always cover your mouth.
4 Always keep your distance with tonsillitis patient.