What causes tonsillitis?

tonsillitis concerns almond inflammation. This is usually caused by viruses or bacterial infection. If it is the cause of viral infection, tonsillitis usually solves without any treatment, but rest, fluids and painkillers as needed.

tonsillitis caused by bacterial infection is very often the result of strip bacteria. Tonsillitis caused by a strip or strepe in the throat is usually accompanied by a fever. The almonds look swollen and can be covered in white infectious substances or have white spots. Sometimes the neck of Strp can cause extreme headaches and glands under the jaw can be swollen or painful. The persistent throat of Strep can proceed to a very serious scarlet fever or a rheumatic fever that can damage the heart. Strep is now often diagnosed in a few minutes in the medical office with a fast Strep test. Those who experience the above symptoms, especially extreme sore throat accompanied by fever, should be do not hesitate to see a doctor as the symptoms may be quickešeny antibiotics. Tonsillitis accompanied by ACE in the stomach, a mild fever and a sense of extreme exhaustion can indicate mononucleosis (mono). Although the primary treatment of mononucleosis is rest, some serious complications may result from the disease. Those who suspect Mono should see a doctor to rule out complications such as an enlarged liver or spleen.

Sometimes tonsillitis is chronic and does not solve itself. Swallowing can be difficult with swollen almonds. Breathing during sleep is also affected, causing snoring, premature awakening and occasionally sleep, and apnea, stopping breathing for a short time.

Chronic tonsillitis can sometimes be the result of all of its cities. In other cases, almonds simply do not rotate from viral infections or bacterial infections, and sore throat may occur frequently. For chronic tonsillitis, frequent sore throat, definedas more than five a year. When breathing, swallowing or sleep is disrupted by tonsillitis, doctors can propose to remove almonds.

Some recent studies have indicated that tonsilectomy, once more common than now, may result in changing children's behavior. One clinical study conducted tonsillectomy in children diagnosed with attention disorder and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and chronic sore throat. This study found that tonsilectomy has often solved the symptoms of ADHD. The possible cause of this appearance of symptoms suggests that lack of sleep due to tonsillitis can affect behavior and imitate ADHD symptoms.

Another recent study suggests that chronic tonsillitis may be the result of exposure to the forms of human papillomavirur virus (HPV). Approximately 30% of cases of tonsillitis in a study conducted in Lithuania in 2004 also had HPV.