Tonsillitis (Tonsil Inflammation) - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat.

Symptoms-
Red, swollen tonsils
White or yellow coating or patches on the tonsils
A sore throat
Difficulty or painful swallowing
Fever
Enlarged, tender glands (lymph nodes) in the neck
A scratchy-sounding voice
Bad breath
Stiff neck
A headache
Chills
Earaches
Abdominal Pain
Jaw and neck tenderness

Causes-

Tonsillitis is most often caused by common viruses, but bacterial infections can also be the cause. The most common bacterium causing tonsillitis is Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus), Epstein-Barr virus.

Specialist to visit
Otolaryngologist (ENT)

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk