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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Tonsillitis?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Tonsillitis<\/a><\/li>
Suggested Home Remedies for Tonsillitis<\/a><\/li>
Home Remedies to Avoid<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTonsils are lumps of tissues present at the back of the throat. There are two of them present on each side of the throat. Tonsils are part of the immune system and are responsible for making antibodies and white blood cells to attack the germs inside the mouth. Tonsilitis is a condition characterised by inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils due to infection from either bacteria or viruses. It can occur in individuals of all age groups ^{1<\/sup><\/a>. It is most common in children above two years of age. Adults can also get tonsilitis, but it is not very common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
Tonsillitis is not contagious, but the viruses or bacteria that cause it can be. Washing hands frequently can help prevent the spread of infection ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Tonsillitis is usually caused by a viral infection, but can also be caused by bacteria.Source: aci.health.nsw.gov.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Tonsillitis usually goes away after a few days and symptoms typically worsen over two to three days. Source: aci.health.nsw.gov.au<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What Causes Tonsillitis?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tonsilitis is caused due to bacterial or viral infection. The two types of tonsilitis are<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Bacterial Tonsillitis:<\/strong> Commonly called step throat, bacterial tonsillitis is caused due to Streptococcus bacteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Viral Tonsillitis:<\/strong> About 70% of cases of tonsillitis are viral tonsillitis, caused by a cold or flu (influenza) virus^{3<\/sup><\/a>. Other viruses that can cause tonsillitis are\n}
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Adenoviruses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Herpes simplex virus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cytomegalovirus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Measles virus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Epstein Barr virus ^{4<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
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Commonly presented as a sore throat, difficulty swallowing and painful lymph nodes, tonsillitis may subside on its own within a week or so after the symptoms arise with lots of fluids and rest. If not, it might require some intervention.<\/p>\n Dr Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S, M.D. in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Symptoms of Tonsillitis<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
People may experience slightly different symptoms of tonsilitis, but the most common symptoms of tonsilitis include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Swollen or red tonsils that may also appear grey, yellow, or white<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Blisters or sores in the throat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sudden onset of sore throat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pain and difficulty while swallowing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Foul breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Snoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Loss of appetite<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Tiredness<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Chills<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Swollen and tender lymph nodes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fever ^{4<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nPeritonsillar abscess (collection of pus around the tonsils) is a complication of tonsillitis and can present the following symptoms<\/p>}
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