Question 1

what are the symptoms of chronic tonsillitis? difference between chronic and acute tonsillitis?

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Tonsillitis: Chronic vs. Recurrent.  If the tonsillitis is recurring frequently, the tonsils may not be functioning effectively and require removal. Please go and see an ENT doctor and be evaluated.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of chronic tonsilitis?

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POSSIBLY NONE: Chronic tonsillitis means chronic inflammation and swelling of the tonsils. You may not have any symptoms, even with tonsils the size of golf balls.

Question 3

constant minor sore throat, tonsiliths, swollen lymph nodes under jaw, loud breathing and more tonsil related symptoms. chronic tonsilitis?

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chronic tonsillitis?: Signs of chronic tonsillitis can include:
•	frequent tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths
•	bad breath
•	frequent throat discomfort and sensation of something stuck in the back of the throat
•	enlarged tonsils
treatment for chronic tonsillitis can include antibiotics and oral gargles and rinses.  If symptoms persist, surgery may be indicated.  It is recommended that you see your ENT physician.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of tonsillitis?

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Red Tonsils: Symptoms of tonsillitis may include:
red/swollen tonsils
white or yellow patches on the tonsils
swollen/tender lymph notes under the jaw angles and in the neck
a sore throat
cough
painful swallowing
fever

tonsillitis may be caused by both viruses and bacteria, so visiting your physician is recommended.  Salt water gargles may help, but may not clear the infection in it's entirety/.

Question 5

is tonsillitis a symptom or condition?

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Dx: Tonsillitis is a diagnosis.  It means that the tonsils are inflamed.  Different types of viruses and bacteria can cause tonsillitis.

Question 6

do symptoms like tonsillitis go away quickly?

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Not usually: Infected or inflamed tonsils can be quite painful.  A bacterial infection will usually respond in a couple of days to antibiotics - there are medications to minimize the discomfort while the antibiotics are working (throat lozenges, nsaid's, prescription pain medications, etc).  Viral tonsillitis requires time to resolve - the same pain meds noted above can help.

Question 7

what is tonsillitis and what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis: Pain when swallowing, occasional ear pain and slight fever.  With the body aches, i would lean more towards a viral cause of your sore throat.  For a definitive diagnosis, i would see your doctor.

Question 8

why is tonsillitis the diagnosis and not the symptom?

Accepted Answer

Dx vs symptom: A symptom describes how something feels. For instance for a diagnosis of tonsillitis the symptoms may be pain, difficulty swallowing, swelling etc.

Question 9

please help! i have chronic tonsillitis what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See an ENT: You need to see a specialist to see what the next step should be. Surgery may be considered.

Question 10

what to do if i have chronic tonsillitis what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See an: Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Specialist.  Have them make sure this is defiantly tonsillitis and not something else.  If it is tonsillitis and appropriate antibiotic therapy does not work, then they may consider having your tonsils taken out.  The first step to any treatment is having the proper diagnosis.

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