About Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is inflammation or infection of the tonsils. It can be viral or bacterial and may cause sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils, and swallowing pain.
Tonsillitis symptoms
- sore throat
- fever
- swollen tonsils
- white patches
- pain swallowing
Common causes of Tonsillitis
- viral infection
- bacterial infection
- recurrent throat infection
Tonsillitis treatment options
- Consult ENT for breathing difficulty, drooling, recurrent tonsillitis, severe one-sided pain, or high fever.
Safe home care for Tonsillitis
- fluids
- gargles if suitable
- rest
- avoid self antibiotics
Emergency signs for Tonsillitis
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Tonsillitis
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Tonsillitis.
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