2. Causes
Tonsils are your first line of defense against illness. They
produce white blood cells that help your body fight infection.
The tonsils combat bacteria and viruses that enter your body
through your mouth and nose. However, tonsils are also
vulnerable to infection from the very pathogens they help keep
away.
A virus, such as the common cold, can trigger tonsillitis. Bacterial
infections, such as strep throat, are also possible causes.
4. Symptoms of Tonsillitis
The most common cause of tonsillitis include the
following:
Pain and sore throat while Swallowing
Pus filled spots with red and swollen tonsils
Fever
Headache
Tiredness
Swollen lymph glands
5. The less common symptoms include:
Fatigue
Stomach pain
Vomiting
Nausea
Bad breath
Changes in the sound of the voice
Symptoms of Tonsillitis
6.
7. How can I prevent tonsillitis
While you can’t totally prevent tonsillitis,
there are things you can do to reduce your
risk. For example:
Wash your hands often, especially before
touching your nose or mouth.
Avoid sharing food, drink, or utensils with
someone who’s sick.
Replace your toothbrush regularly
8. Treatment
If it is caused by a viral infection all you can
do is do what you can to comfort it and wait 7
to ten days.
If it is a bacterial infection the doctor will just
give you antibiotics
If you have re-occurring tonsillitis You might
have your tonsils removed
9. Surgery
Its called a tonsillectomy
For the doctor to decide for you to have a
tonsillectomy, you would have to have around 6
episodes of tonsillitis in 1 year or 4 each year for 2
years.
Tonsillar abscessThis is when a abscess forms on
one of the tonsils causing pain, swelling, and
blockage of the throat.
