The term “tonsillitis” refers to a disease in which inflammatory processes develop in the area of the palatal tonsils (tonsilla palatina). Tonsillitis can be observed in any age group. However, children are much more prone to develop inflammatory processes in the area of the palatine tonsils. Furthermore, the ambient temperature does not seem to have … Tonsillitis causes and diagnosis
Diagnosis The diagnosis of tonsillitis is usually divided into several steps.A first indication of the presence of tonsillitis can in most cases be found during the doctor-patient consultation (anamnesis). During the physical examination, the attending physician pays particular attention to painful enlargement of the lymph nodes in the area of the neck. Within the oral … Diagnosis | Tonsillitis causes and diagnosis
Therapy Self-therapy: In the case of tonsillitis, the affected patient can already initiate some treatment steps from home. Especially the accompanying symptoms can be treated quite easily and quickly in most cases. If the affected person suffers from pain and/or fever, light painkillers are suitable. Especially the active ingredients paracetamol and ibuprofen are able to … Therapy | Tonsillitis causes and diagnosis
Complication In the case of uncomplicated tonsillitis, the development of complications is generally not to be expected in the case of early diagnosis and prompt initiation of a suitable therapy. On the other hand, failure to provide targeted treatment and severe disease progression can lead to secondary diseases. Possible complications of tonsillitis are Bacterial colonization … Complication | Tonsillitis causes and diagnosis