Tonsils (Tonsillitis) Health Feed

Tonsillitis are majorly caused by bacterial and viral infections. Streptococcus (strep) bacteria is the main cause for tonsillitis and it also the main reason that causes strep throat (sore and scratchy throat). Other common causes include - adenoviruses, influenza virus, epstein-barr virus, parainfluenza viruses, enteroviruses and herpes sumplex virus. Causes of tonsillitis also depends on two important factors - age and germ exposure.

The tenure of tonsillitis depends on what type of tonsillitis it is. If it is of viral nature, it lasts usually from four to six days. Antibiotics become ineffective and it takes a little more time for recovery. If tonsillitis is of the bacterial nature, it can last up to 10 to 14 days.

Dear lybrate-user please do not self medicate. Tonsilitis occurs in children. Please consult a good ent specialist so that a thorough throat evaluation is done. Sincerely.dr. Vilas.

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Neck swelling may be due to an infection, injury, or a recent medical procedure. Benign skin conditions can make small areas of the neck appear swollen. Swollen lymph nodes in the neck are a common symptom of many viral and bacterial infections. An enlarged thyroid gland is a known cause of neck swelling in adults.
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Your tonsils -- the bumps on either side at the back of your throat -- might be red and swollen, too. These could be signs of bacterial infection like strep throat or oral thrush, or a viral infection like oral herpes or mononucleosis.
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1. Do saline gargles daily.
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of AC. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, When there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink Hot Liquids --Hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably i...more

1. Do saline gargles daily.
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of ac. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, when there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably i...more

Is there pain, cold/ cough? Need details. In the meanwhile follow this 1. Do saline gargles daily.
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of ac. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, when there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids reliev...more

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If you have an infection with antibiotic-resistant bacteria or an immune system that doesn't work correctly, you may develop chronic tonsillitis. You may also have an increased risk of developing chronic tonsillitis if you have been exposed to radiation.
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Tonsillitis is most often caused by common viruses, but bacterial infections also can be the cause. The most common bacterium causing tonsillitis is streptococcus pyogenes (group a streptococcus), the bacterium that causes strep throat. Other strains of strep and other bacteria also may cause tonsillitis
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