How do you treat tonsillitis?

 

How do you treat tonsillitis?

 

Content

1_ tonsillitis

2_ Causes of tonsillitis

3_ Symptoms of tonsillitis

4_ Treatment options for tonsillitis

5_ Prevention of tonsillitis

6_Reasons to consult a doctor

1_ tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is a common disease that affects individuals of all ages, especially children. Tonsillitis is one of the most painful disorders, in which the patient has difficulties in swallowing, especially difficult meals, in addition to headaches and inflammation with high temperatures.

 

2_ Causes of tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is caused by both viruses and bacteria, and it is worth noting that the same bacteria cause sore throats, as well as fungi and parasites in rare cases.

Tonsillitis caused by viruses

Since viruses cause most cases of inflammation, the following are known to cause viral tonsillitis:

  

Rhinovirus is the virus that causes the common cold, or common cold.

influenza virus

The virus corresponding to influenza that causes laryngitis and diphtheria.

Enteroviruses responsible for hand, foot and mouth disease.

Adenoviruses that cause diarrhea most often

The measles virus, also known as German measles.

Epstein-Barr virus has been linked to the development of infectious mononucleosis, and viral tonsillitis has been linked to this virus in rare cases.

Tonsillitis caused by bacteria

Bacterial tonsillitis is caused by a variety of bacteria, including the following:

Streptococcus pyogenes, these types of bacteria cause 30% of cases of bacterial tonsillitis, while other forms of bacteria cause 70%, indicating that Streptococcus pyogenes is the most common type of tonsillitis, according to a 2018 study from the University of Tikrit.

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria.

pneumococcal bacteria.

Bordetella is the bacteria that causes whooping cough.

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria

3_ Symptoms of tonsillitis

Symptoms of tonsillitis include:

Bad breath.

Red and swollen tonsils

Difficulties swallowing, especially hard meals.

An increase in body temperature

An annoying headache and pain in the ears.

4_ Treatment options for tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is often treated with antibiotics and medication, depending on the type of infection, which may be bacterial or viral.

Make a saline solution by mixing two teaspoons of table salt in a glass of water and gargling with it twice a day, as the salt works to purify the pus and prevent its formation on the tonsils, as well as to cleanse the mouth.

We bring a glass of milk and add to it a teaspoon of honey, half a spoon of salt and two tablespoons of lemon juice, then boil it and drink it hot before going to bed at night.

 

Drink a glass of concentrated lemon juice with a pinch of salt to help kill germs and viruses that cause inflammation.

Take fenugreek seeds and boil them for half an hour and then gargle three times a day.

We make a syrup of beets and carrots with a spoonful of honey and drink it two to three times.

5_ Prevention of tonsillitis

To prevent tonsillitis, it is preferable to avoid getting close to patients as much as possible, and the need to take into account the following:

When sneezing or coughing, use a tissue.

Hands should be washed and dried regularly.

Avoid sharing meals, drinks and their packaging with infected individuals.

Surfaces, especially those in the kitchen and bathroom, should be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis.

6_Reasons to consult a doctor

Most cases of tonsillitis are uncomplicated, patients recover on their own or with the help of emergency physicians, but in cases of severe or persistent inflammation, a visit to an ear, nose, and throat specialist is recommended.

The role of the doctor is crucial in determining the type of infection, whether it is bacterial or viral, because it detects the symptoms to accurately determine the type of infection, especially since the symptoms can overlap due to their similarity. The doctor studies the patient’s need for an antibiotic if the infection is bacterial, and chooses the appropriate type for each case after the examination. There may be certain symptoms that should be reported to your doctor as soon as possible, including the following:

Feeling of discomfort and difficulty swallowing.

Difficulty opening the mouth.

Redness and swelling of the ruqyah.

Voice changes

Respiratory problems

mohamed kadi 9 February 2022