Tonsillitis Learning Center
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Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils. See also: Sore throat |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Difficulty swallowing; Ear pain; Fever, chills; Headache; Sore throat - lasts longer than 48 hours and may be severe;...
Causes
The tonsils are lymph nodes in the back of the mouth and top of the throat. They normally help to filter out bacteria...
Tests
The health care provider will look in the mouth and throat for enlarged, visible tonsils. They are usually reddened a...
Treatments
If the cause of the tonsillitis is bacteria such as strep, antibiotics are given to cure the infection. The antibioti...
Alternative Therapies
Tonsillitis is an infection and swelling of the tonsils, which are oval-shaped masses of lymph gland tissue located o...
Complications
Pharyngitis - bacterial; Pharyngitis - viral; Dehydration from difficulty swallowing fluids; Blocked airway from enla...
Prevention
Tonsillitis is an infection and swelling of the tonsils, which are oval-shaped masses of lymph gland tissue located o...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if a sore throat persists longer than 48 hours, is accompanied by other symptoms of to...
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