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Tonsillitis
Symptoms of tonsillitis
Causes of tonsillitis
Diagnosing tonsillitis
Treating tonsillitis
Risks
Recovery
Complications of tonsillitis
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils. The tonsils are two small glands found at the back of the throat behind the tongue. The function of these glands is not entirely clear, but research suggests that they help to fight infections.Read more
Symptoms of tonsillitis
The main symptom of tonsillitis is a sore throat. Other common symptoms include:Read more
Causes of tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is most commonly caused by a virus, but it can also be caused by bacteria.Read more
Diagnosing tonsillitis
Make an appointment with your physician if you think that you have tonsillitis. Your physician will examine your throat and ask you questions about your symptoms.Read more
Treating tonsillitis
Whether your tonsillitis is caused by a virus or bacteria, it is likely that your immune system will clear the infection within a few days. In the meantime, there are a number of things that you can do to help yourself or your child.Read more
Recovery
After the tonsils have been removed, the throat appears white. The new lining of the throat forms under the white coating. As the throat heals, the white coating gradually disappears. This takes about two weeks.Read more
