What is Tonsillitis?
Enlarged tonsils is a very common problem all over the world. The chances of incidence of Enlarged tonsils are higher in children as compared to adults. In some individuals, this problem occurs only once in a lifetime whereas in others it can occur frequently. Tonsils are present at the back of the throat. They function as filters and traps harmful pathogens so that they cannot enter in our airways and result in infection.
They can also generate antibodies to protect our body from infection. But at times tonsils can get infected too, if there is presence of large number of harmful bacteria or viruses. When tonsils get infected, they swell and become reddened. This condition is called Tonsillitis.
What are the common causes of Tonsillitis?
Bacteria or viruses are responsible for the Tonsillitis problem. In majority of the cases, Streptococcus bacteria is responsible for this. The other causes of Tonsillitis are given below: –
- Parainfluenza viruses
- Enteroviruses
- Herpes simplex virus
- Adenoviruses
- Influenza virus
- Epstein-Barr virus
What are the main indications of Tonsillitis?
The main signs of Tonsillitis are inflammation and reddening of the tonsillitis. In some cases, the inflammation can block the airways making it difficult to breathe. Other signs of Tonsillitis are given below: –
- Pain in the throat or swelling
- Redness of the inflamed tissue
- Presence of a yellowish coating on the tonsils
- Presence of blisters which are responsible for pain
- Pain in the head
- Loss of hunger
- Pain in the ear
- Difficulty in swallowing and breathing via mouth
- Raise in temperature and chills
- Nausea
What is the treatment for Tonsillitis?
The treatment for tonsillitis depends on the intensity and duration of the disorder. To determine the reason behind the incidence of Tonsillitis by performing a quick strep test or throat swab culture. In both the tests, the back of the throat is swabbed with a cotton to detect the causing organism to check the kind of infection.
In case of bacterial infection, antibiotics are given to treat the infection. Antibiotics ca be taken either via injection or oral route. The indications of Tonsillitis start improving in 2-3 days after taking the medicine. But it is very important for a person to complete the course of medicine so that all the bacteria are gone.
It is important to treat Tonsillitis at right time using right medications. In case of delay in treatment, the situation may become worse.
Via: Health Whoop
Very interesting. I seem to remember having Tonsillitis constantly when I was a kid but I was too young to care about how I got it at the time, just wanted to make it go away. It’s nice to finally understand what it is. Thanks!
Marquita Herald recently posted…Can We Be Highly Sensitive and Emotionally Resilient?
Hi Marquita
Tonsillitis is a very common problem among kids. Glad that you found the post useful.
Thanks for writing in
Have a nice day!
It is good to have someone writing the symptoms and treatments for such things. I usually have such symptoms but who cares, right? We hardly have time to dedicate to our ownself. But tonsils are really painful and I guess this piece of article actually awakens people NOT to overlook such symptoms at all. u
Hi Usman
You are very right about the fact that most of us ignore these symptoms. am glad that you found the post useful.
Have a nice day!
Hi Sonal
I remember having Tonsillitis once in my childhood. Thank you so much for sharing this info. It was so interesting that I just watched two videos on Tonsillitis Surgery
ikechi recently posted…Making a Difference: BlogFest With Style
Hi Ikechi
Glad to hear that you liked the post. It is a very common problem in childhood.
Have a nice day!
Much informative article on tonsillitis. A common condition seen in kids often. Here is an interesting information about some Home Remedies for Tonsillitis.
Hi Sandy
Thanks for sharing your feedback.
Happy New Year!