Tonsils (Tonsillitis) Questions

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Unfortunately, there are loads of nooks and crannies for bacteria, germs, and debris to hide in, and that's how you get tonsil stones. When the bacteria and debris builds up, it forms tonsil stones in the crevices. The calcified stones can grow and multiply.
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A child with enlarged tonsils and adenoids may have a sore throat, trouble swallowing, sleep apnea, or an inner ear infection.
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Bloating or fullness, diarrhea, heartburn and increased passing gas. All of these symptoms can occur with short-term disorders or infections involving the digestive system, including gastroenteritis, giardiasis, and gas pains. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.

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Most cases of viral tonsillitis clear up in a few days with fluids and plenty of rest. Antibiotics usually eliminate bacterial tonsillitis (strep throat) in about 10 days. Tonsillitis usually doesn't cause any serious or lasting health problems.
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Post-nasal drip often leads to a sore, irritated throat. Although there is usually no infection, the tonsils and other tissues in the throat may swell. This can cause discomfort or a feeling that there is a lump in the throat. Successful treatment of the post-nasal drip will usually clear up these throat symptoms.
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The occurance of tonsillitis is usually sudden and there are no pre-defined symptoms for it. Once you are infected with tonsils, you may feel sore or scratchy throat, pain and difficulty in swallowing. In case of acute tonsils, symptoms lasts for 2 to 4 days. In few patients, however, symptoms may last for 2 weeks. Another type is recurrent tonsillitis that comes several times a year in a patient.

It is important to consume food that is easy to swallow. Warm foods and beverages will help to relax your sore throat. You can consume foods such as warm cooked pasta and macroni, plain yogurts, cooked vegetables, vegetable or fruit smoothies, mashed potatoes, scrambled boiled eggs, warm milk.

People or children with tonsillitis should avoid food that may hurt throat or lead to further irritation and inflammation. Foods including - chips, dry cereal, raw carrots, raw apples, toast and crackers. In children, don't give aspirin to children younger than 16 years of age. Don’t smoke or let people smoke around your child. Make sure your child completes his antibiotic course toinsils are gone completely.

Compared to children, tonsillitis is less serious in adults. However, there are certain risk factors involving tonsillitis in adults. Age is one of the major factors. People over 65 years of age are more prone towards severeal infections that could be serious at times. If tonsils are still occuring even if you are an adult, it is definitely a concerning situation. Also asults who spend more time with children like parents, grandparents and teachers are more vulnerable to tonsillitis.

Tonsillitis are majorly caused by bacterial and viral infections. Streptococcus (strep) bacteria is the main cause for tonsillitis and it also the main reason that causes strep throat (sore and scratchy throat). Other common causes include - adenoviruses, influenza virus, epstein-barr virus, parainfluenza viruses, enteroviruses and herpes sumplex virus. Causes of tonsillitis also depends on two important factors - age and germ exposure.