Question 1

i cannot tell if the pain and swelling im feeling is still from tonsillitis or an abscess. its only on one side?

Accepted Answer

: With tonsillitis you only see the enlarged tonsil and exudate but in peritonsillar abscess you will see the engorged swelling of the pharyngeal structure next to the inflammed tonsil and it pushes to tonsil to the uvula. High fever and painful swallowing are prominent in peritonsillar abscess and you are quite sick, much more than tonsillitis. Please see your doctor or visit urgent care.

Question 2

can tonsillitis be cured?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Antibiotics work well for most tonsillitis; for recurrent tonsillitis (several times a year), see your ENT for risk reduction.

Question 3

can you die from tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Tonsillitis is a treatable infection.  Left untreated, in rare circumstances, the infection may spread to other tissues, cause septicemia and death.  Tonsillitis may be followed by renal and heart disease.

Question 4

what is medicine for tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Treatment of tonsillitis depends on the cause and severity of the inflammation. A doctor will take a history, perform an examination and order appropriate tests to determine the cause and recommend a treatment.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

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 6

in what way is tonsillitis diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Examination: A physical exam, looking in your mouth is the tried and true method. Also a throat swab for strep throat helps identify the cause as occasionally a blood test does.

Question 7

can i die from tonsillitis if i ignore it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Particularly if an abscess develops. The tonsils are close to the spinal cord. An abscess in that area can be devastating, requires surgery to drain, and a lot of antibiotics. It can compromise the wind pipe and make it impossible to breathe.

Question 8

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 9

can tonsillitis be fatal?

Accepted Answer

Ask George Washingto: It is rare to dies from tonsillitis. This could occur with acute airway obstruction... Unlikely, or spread of the infection or abscess formation. George washington actually died from complications from a "quinsy tonsillectomy." a surgical procedure to drain an abscessed tonsil...

Question 10

did smoking caused tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

It can: Smoking cigarettes or other substances weakens your body defenses and can lead to throat and sinus infections.

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