Dr. Rohini

What is tonsillitis?

Tonsils- meaning the lymph nodes located at the back of our throat and ‘itis’ pertaining to mean inflammation. Thus, tonsillitis refers to the ‘ inflammation of the tonsils.’

The lymph nodes are the termed ‘fighters' in our body. Tonsils too, help in protecting the body against a multitude of infections by producing lymphocytes.

At times, it so happens that these barriers too might get infected. Ever felt that tingling discomfort in your throat that would just not go away with warm water or gurgling? This might be a result of an infection in the tonsils! It is accompanied by fever, headache, even change in voice maybe. As dangerous as it sounds, tonsils are very commonly occurring disorders that can be taken care of by undertaking few measures only;

Tonsillitis maybe a cause of bacterial or viral infection. But you can put your worry aside, these infections already have a varied range of medication laid down in line on your table!

Have any of the above listed mild symptoms? an ‘ibuprofen’ is sure to the trick and alleviate your pain. Also, taking warm water, having liquid diet is a add on to get you healthy and fit soon. Rare cases are as such, where tonsillitis require a step ahead of medication treatment. When the big lump on your throat won’t sit down and the pain gets excruciating, doctors generally advice a surgery. Tonsillectomy or removal of the tonsils takes place widely causing no Ill effect to the body.

Precautions after getting infected:

Tonsillitis are very contagious. Steps should be taken to isolate one self and not pass on the virus to the members around. Avoid drinking and eating in the same utensils. Only this many measures would keep you and people around you safe.

Nevertheless, a week of time is all that it takes to recover from tonsillitis