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.