Tonsillitis
goodtoknow says: Tonsillitis means the glands at the back of your throat (tonsils) are inflamed, swollen and very sore. The infection can be caused by a virus or bacteria but antibiotics are only given if it's severe. Tonsillitis makes swallowing difficult and causes a fever, headache and tiredness. It affects all ages. Symptoms usually get worse over the first two or three days, then gradually ease. Take painkillers and drink plenty of fluids. Gargling with aspirin will help. An operation to remove your tonsils won't be considered unless you get tonsillitis regularly.
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of tonsillitis from patient.co.uk, read on.
Tonsillitis normally goes after a few days. Treatment can ease the symptoms. See a doctor if symptoms are severe or persist.
Tonsils are made of soft glandular tissue and are part of the immune system. You have two tonsils, one on either side at the back of the mouth.
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils. A sore throat is the common symptom. In addition, you may also have a cough, fever, headache, feel sick, feel tired, find swallowing painful, and have swollen neck glands. The tonsils may swell and become red. Pus may appear as white spots on the tonsils. Symptoms typically get worse over 2-3 days and then gradually go, usually within a week.
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jennifer howe, over 2 years
hey i was wondering if anyone can help mi friend as had tonsilities for 10 years and the surgeon will not operate cause of how bad it is mi friend knows wat the complications are and risks so they shuld go ahead as he has had enuff of anti biotics tht dnt work and bein fob off please yr help and advice will be apprciated jenny
Report this commentbryony, over 2 years
tonsilltis is rarlly bad for your throat because if you leave it to long it will go green and it will be sore
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jaymie, 12 months
Please could you inform me on the causes of tonsillitis??
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