Tonsillitis refers to a condition where the tonsils are irritated. The common cause is bacteria like group A streptococcus. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by young adults and it generally shows with symptoms such as a sore throat, high temperature, earaches, and headaches.
To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may through a physical examination of the throat and through the use of a symptons tonsillitis test sample from the throat to ensure it is bacterial. Managing viral tonsillitis requires pain relief through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. When bacteria are the cause, antibiotics might be used.
In recurring tonsillitis cases, surgery to remove the tonsils is an option if there are multiple severe episodes. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important to covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing.
In summary, tonsillitis involves infection of the tonsils, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.
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