Tonsillitis is a common ear nose and throat problem (ENT problem) in which an egg-shaped pad is formed in the inner part of the throat, due to which swelling has to be faced. The tonsils act as a defense mechanism and prevent any infection from entering the body. However, when an infection develops on the tonsil itself, it is called tonsillitis. Although this problem is more common in children, people of any age can be victims of it. Such cases are either due to viruses or bacteria. Let us know about it in detail.
Why does tonsillitis happen?
Tonsils are considered the first step in protecting the body from infection, they produce White Blood Cells (WBC), which help in fighting infection. They fight only those viruses and bacteria that enter the body through the nose and mouth, but the tonsils are also very sensitive to infection, and they often get infected by these viruses and bacteria. Microorganisms like Streptococcal bacteria can infect the tonsils and aggravate the problem. Apart from this, it can also be due to common cold and sore throat.
Symptoms of tonsillitis
Now that we have some idea about what tonsillitis is and how it occurs. Let us now look at some of the symptoms. You must be aware of these warning signs so that when you are suffering from similar symptoms, you can consult a doctor at the right time without wasting any time. The major symptoms of tonsillitis symptoms include swelling and inflammation in the tonsils, but apart from this, there are other symptoms of tonsillitis which are as follows.
-Throat pain
-Red tonsils
-Fever
-A yellow or white coating on the tonsils
-Headache
-Sores in the mouth
-Pain in the ear
-Loss of appetite
-Nuchal rigidity
-Hoarse or hoarse voice
-Halitosis
-High fever
-Chills
-Trouble swallowing food
Other symptoms are seen in children
-Vomit
-Drooling
- Upset stomach
-Abdominal pain
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