Tonsillitis happens when the tonsils become inflamed. The common cause is a viral infection. It tends to affect teens and typically presents featuring symptoms including throat pain, raised body temperature, ear pain, and swollen glands.

Doctors diagnose tonsillitis through a physical examination of the throat and sometimes performing a test sample from the throat to ensure it is bacterial. Managing viral tonsillitis requires pain relief through painkillers. In bacterial cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.

When tonsillitis persists, a tonsillectomy might be recommended if there are multiple severe episodes. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important to avoiding contact with others during symptoms.

Tonsillitis is primarily caused by viral tonsillitis information or bacterial infections, with treatment ranging from self-care to antibiotics.

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