Inflammation of the tonsils refers to a condition where the tonsils become inflamed. The common cause is viruses, but it may also stem from bacterial infections. It tends to affect young adults and typically presents featuring symptoms including throat pain, fever, earaches, and swollen glands.

Doctors diagnose tonsillitis by taking a look at the tonsils and sometimes performing a throat swab to ensure it is bacterial. Managing viral tonsillitis requires rest, fluids, and pain management through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is bacterial, though this is rare.

In recurring tonsillitis cases, surgery to remove the tonsils might be recommended if there are frequent infections. You can prevent tonsillitis spreading by good hygiene practices.

Tonsillitis is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, requiring treatments here from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.

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