Tonsillitis

Name: Tonsillitis
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What is Tonsillitis?

Tonsillitis is an swelling and infection of the tonsils, which are two oval-shaped lymphoid tissues located at the back of the throat. The tonsils play a role in the immune system by helping to fight off infections. However, they can themselves become infected, leading to tonsillitis.

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What are the causes of Tonsillitis?

Tonsillitis can be bacterial or viral:

Tonsillitis is most commonly caused by viral infections, such as the common cold or influenza (flu).
Tonsillitis can occur due to bacterial infection; the most common bacterium causing tonsillitis is Streptococcus pyogenes ().

What are the symptoms of Tonsillitis?

The following are typical signs and symptoms:

Sore throat
Pain on swallowing
Swollen glands
Hoarseness in the voice
White spots on the tonsils
Bad breath
Flu like symptoms like tiredness, fever, headache, earache and coughing.

Is there treatment available for Tonsillitis?

How to treat tonsillitis yourself:

Gargle with warm salt water
Rest
Pain relief e.g. paracetamol and ibuprofen.

Symptoms usually resolve after a few days.

Tonsillitis is generally caused by viruses and hence symptoms occur when you get the flu. In some cases, tonsillitis is caused by streptococcus bacteria and if your symptoms are severe, our clinicians can diagnose and prescribe antibiotics. You can choose with the video or telephone consultation.

Call 999 if you have signs of quinsy, which are:

Difficulty swallowing, speaking, breathing or opening your mouth
Severe sore throat that is worsening
Swelling inside throat and mouth.

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