{"id":1498,"date":"2020-05-03T07:01:25","date_gmt":"2020-05-03T07:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1498"},"modified":"2020-05-05T12:41:02","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T12:41:02","slug":"tonsillitis-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/tonsillitis-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Tonsillitis- Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tonsillitis is tonsil inflammation, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat \u00e2\u20ac\u201d one tonsil on each side. Signs and signs of tonsillitis include swollen tonsils on the sides of the neck, sore throat, trouble swallowing and tender lymph nodes. Most tonsillitis cases are caused by infection with a specific virus but tonsillitis can also be caused by bacterial infections. Here we&#8217;ll discuss about the Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention of the Tonsillitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since\ntonsillitis proper treatment depends on the cause, a prompt and correct\ndiagnosis is necessary. Tonsil removal surgery, once a common procedure to\ntreat tonsillitis, normally only takes place when bacterial tonsillitis occurs\nregularly, does not respond to other treatments or causes severe complications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tonsillitis Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tonsillitis\naffects children most commonly between preschool ages and mid-teen years.\nCommon tonsillitis signs and symptoms include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sore throat<\/li><li>Red, swollen tonsils<\/li><li>Difficult or painful swallowing<\/li><li>Fever<\/li><li>Huge, tender glands&nbsp; in the neck<\/li><li>A scratchy, muffled or throaty voice<\/li><li>Poor breath<\/li><li>Stomachache, especially&nbsp; in younger kids<\/li><li>Stiff neck<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Signs of tonsillitis in young children who\nare not able to describe how they feel can include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Drooling due to difficult or painful\nswallowing<\/li><li>Refusal to eat<\/li><li>Unusual fussiness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to see a doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your\nchild has signs that that suggest tonsillitis it is vital to get an accurate\ndiagnosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact your doctor if your child has:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A sore throat which does not go away in 1 to\n2 days<\/li><li>Trouble or painful swallowing<\/li><li>Too much weakness, fatigue or fussiness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Get urgent\nattention if your child has any of these symptoms: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Breathing problems<\/li><li>Extreme painful swallowing<\/li><li>Drooling<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tonsillitis\nis mainly caused by viruses, but may also because of bacterial infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Streptococcus\npyogenes is the most common bacterium that causing tonsillitis; the bacterium\nthat causes strep throat. Other strain of strep and other bacteria may also be\ncausing tonsillitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why do tonsils get infected?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tonsils\nare the immune system&#8217;s first line of protection against bacteria and viruses\nwhich enters in your mouth.&nbsp; This\nfunction can make the tonsils particularly weak to infection and inflammation.\nNevertheless, the function of the tonsil&#8217;s immune system decreases after\npuberty \u00e2\u20ac\u201d a factor that could account for the prevalence of adult tonsillitis\ncases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tonsillitis\nrisk factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Young age:<\/strong> Tonsillitis occurs mostly in\ninfants but rarely in those younger than 2 years of age.&nbsp; Tonsillitis caused by bacterial is more\ncommon in children aged 5 to 15 while viral tonsillitis is more common in\nyounger children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frequent exposure to germs:<\/strong> Children of\nschool age are in close contact with their peers and are often exposed to\nviruses or bacteria which can cause tonsillitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inflammation\nor swelling of the tonsils from frequent or ongoing (chronic) tonsillitis can\ncause complications such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Difficulty breathing<\/li><li>Disrupted breathing during sleep (obstructive\nsleep apnea)<\/li><li>Infection that spreads deep into surrounding\ntissue (tonsillar cellulitis)<\/li><li>Infection that results in a collection of pus\nbehind the tonsil (peritonsillar abscess)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strep infection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\ntonsillitis caused by a group is not treated a streptococcus or another strain\nof streptococcal bacteria, or if antibiotic treatment is incomplete, your child\nhas an increased risk of rare disorders like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disorder\nthat affects the heart, joints and other tissues<\/li><li>Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis, an\ninflammatory disorder of the kidneys leading to insufficient elimination of\nwaste and excess fluid from the blood<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The germs\nwhich cause tonsillitis in the virus and bacteria are contagious. Practice\nproper hygiene thus is the best protection. Teach your child to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash hands thoroughly and regularly,\nparticularly before eating and after using the toilet <\/li><li>Do not share the food, drinking glass, water\nbottles or utensils with other<\/li><li>Replace the toothbrush after tonsillitis is\ndiagnosed<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To help your\nchild avoid bacterial or viral infection from spreading to others:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stop your children from going out when they\nare sick<\/li><li>Ask your doctor whether it is safe for your\nchild to go back to school<\/li><li>Teach your children that it is necessary to\nuse the elbow or tissue when coughing and sneezing<\/li><li>Teach your child to wash hands after sneezing\nor coughing &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tonsillitis is tonsil inflammation, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat \u00e2\u20ac\u201d one tonsil on each side. Signs and signs of tonsillitis include swollen tonsils on the sides of the neck, sore throat, trouble swallowing and tender lymph nodes. 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