Tonsillitis
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Causes
Frequent acute viral respiratory diseases, tonsillitis, oral problems (caries, periodontitis) and much more lead to the development of tonsillitis. People with a deviated nasal septum or those suffering from infectious diseases of neighboring organs (sinusitis, adenoids) are also predisposed to this disease.
In children
Tonsillitis is one of the most common childhood diseases. Children over 5 years of age and young people under 25 years of age are most often affected. The risk group includes people with immunodeficiency and those with a genetic predisposition. The illness usually lasts about 7 days.
In adults
For adults, tonsillitis is much easier to tolerate, but this does not mean that you need to pay less attention to it. It is important to cure a sore throat on time and efficiently so that tonsillitis does not go into the decompressed stage, which brings many more problems.
During pregnancy
It is especially important here not to self-medicate. If you notice symptoms, you should immediately make an appointment with a doctor. When choosing a treatment method, you need to exclude procedures and drugs that can harm the child. Tonsillitis in pregnant women is very dangerous and can lead to a lot of troubles, for example, toxicosis and kidney disease (glomerulonephritis).
- Pain in the throat
- Unpleasant odor in the mouth
- Enlarged tonsils
- Swelling in the nasopharynx
- Complications when swallowing
- In addition, entrainment of the lymph nodes and increased temperature are possible
Types of tonsillitis
Catarrhal tonsillitis
Catarrhal tonsillitis develops very quickly, it all starts with a burning sensation in the throat, dryness, and then turns into a distinct pain. The temperature is between 37 and 38 degrees. Usually lasts up to one week, then symptoms disappear.
Follicular tonsillitis
Follicular tonsillitis is an infectious disease accompanied by severe intoxication. It is characterized by high fever, severe pain when swallowing, weakness and fever. The tonsils increase significantly in size and become covered with white dots. Viral tonsillitis in children can be accompanied by nausea, diarrhea and confusion.
Lacunar
Similar to the previous option, but it is more complicated. A significant amount of white plaque appears on the inflamed tonsils.
Ulcerative-membranous
The cause of this tonsillitis is the interaction of a spirochete and a spindle-shaped rod located in the human mouth. It is characterized by the death of the surface of the tonsil with the development of an ulcer. A putrid smell appears, a feeling of a foreign body in the throat and salivation increases. The body temperature remains normal.
Necrotic
Phlegmonous
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Complications
Poor treatment of sore throat can lead to chronic tonsillitis and a host of other ENT diseases. It is also possible to develop nephritis, rheumatism, pharyngeal abscess and sepsis.
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Forms of tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is inflammation of one or more tonsils caused by infection. Distributed during the cold season - winter and spring.
Depending on the course of the disease, acute and chronic tonsillitis are distinguished.
Acute form of tonsillitis
Sore throat is an infectious disease accompanied by inflammation of the tonsils. It is most often caused by staphylococci and streptococci.
Previously, it was believed that bacterial tonsillitis could only develop in people over 3 years of age, but now the disease has become significantly “younger” and can affect even the smallest children.
Chronic form of tonsillitis
Chronic tonsillitis is a long-term inflammation of the tonsils with the constant presence of bacteria. It usually develops against the background of a sore throat, but it also happens without it. The main danger is the constant presence of infection, which negatively affects the general condition of the body and increases the likelihood of various diseases.