Inflammation of the tonsils happens when the tonsils are irritated. The common cause is a viral infection. It tends to affect teens and typically presents featuring symptoms including throat pain, raised body temperature, earaches, and swollen glands.

A general practitioner might diagnose it through a physical examination of the throat and sometimes performing a test sample from the throat to confirm a bacterial infection. To treat viral cases, the focus is on pain relief through painkillers. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is bacterial, though this is rare.

When tonsillitis persists, a tonsillectomy may be necessary if there are frequent infections. You can prevent tonsillitis spreading by covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing.

Overall, tonsillitis symptons tonsillitis can be viral or bacterial, with treatment ranging from self-care to antibiotics.

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