Inflammation of the tonsils is a condition that the tonsils become inflamed. The common cause is a viral infection. It tends to affect teens and it generally shows with signs like difficulty swallowing, raised body temperature, ear pain, and headaches.

To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may by taking a look at the tonsils and through the use of a swab test to ensure it is bacterial. To treat viral cases, the focus is on reducing symptoms through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is bacterial, though this is rare.

When tonsillitis persists, surgery to remove the tonsils might be recommended if the condition disrupts daily life. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important to good hygiene practices.

Overall, tonsillitis can be viral or website bacterial, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.

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