Tonsillitis caused by a virus usually goes away on its own. Treatment includes self-care at home, such as over-the-counter pain medicine. Surgery to remove the tonsils is only used when there are serious problems with the tonsils. Tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils. It's generally used for children who have serious complications. Or it may be done when there are repeated infections that don't respond to other treatment, especially when they interfere with daily life.
But it should only be done after you and your doctor carefully think about your child's medical history and overall health. Tonsillectomy for strep throat may be done when tonsillitis keeps coming back and isn't helped by antibiotics. Or it may be done if an infection threatens the child's well-being. Author: Healthwise Staff. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
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You should be able to treat a sore throat at home without needing to see a GP. Most people with tonsillitis find their symptoms improve within a week.
You should also contact your GP if you have:. If your child keeps getting tonsillitis your GP may suggest an operation to remove their tonsils. Tonsillectomy does help most children, but the benefit may only be small. Like all operations, having a tonsillectomy carries some risks.
If your child has only mild sore throats, it may be better to wait and see if the problem clears up on its own.
Usually, tonsillitis becomes less common as children get older. So having a tonsillectomy may not be necessary. Every child is different, though. Your child's surgeon will talk through the pros and cons of a tonsillectomy. Tonsillitis is often caused by cold and flu viruses.
You may also get tonsillitis if streptococcal bacteria affect your throat. You catch these infections in the same way you catch a cold.
Tiny droplets that pass into the air when you talk, cough or sneeze. You can use over-the-counter medicines to ease your symptoms. Rest and take it easy for a few days and drink plenty of fluids to keep you hydrated. This is particularly important if you have a temperature. Around one in three cases of tonsillitis is caused by bacteria.
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We do not accept advertising on this page. For more details on how we produce our content and its sources, visit the About our health information section. Back to top Menu. About tonsillitis Your tonsils are two small round lumps of tissue at the back of your throat. Diagnosis of tonsillitis You can often ease tonsillitis at home without needing to see your GP. Self-help for tonsillitis Tonsillitis usually improves on its own within a week without any antibiotics. Rest and take it easy for a few days.
Drink plenty of fluids to stop you getting dehydrated. Hot drinks can make your sore throat worse, but some people find warm tea with honey helps. Cold or iced drinks may also help. Look at other sore throat symptoms. Tonsillitis is not contagious, but most of the infections that cause it are, for example, colds and flu. A doctor can usually tell it's tonsillitis by asking about your symptoms and looking at the back of your throat.
This is usually only the case if you have severe tonsillitis that keeps coming back. Tonsillitis is usually caused by a virus, such as a cold, but it can also be due to a bacterial infection such as strep throat. Sometimes you can get a pocket filled with pus abscess between your tonsils and the wall of your throat. This is called quinsy.
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