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Recurrent Tonsillitis
Frequent throat infections causing pain, difficulty swallowing, and recurring illness.
Mr Ahmad Adam Hariri // MBBS. AICSM. BSc. DOHNS. FRCS (ORL-HNS)
Consultant ENT, Head & Neck and Thyroid Surgeon
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Overview
Symptoms and Causes
Symptoms
- •Severe sore throat
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Fever and chills
- •Swollen, red tonsils with white patches
- •Swollen lymph nodes in neck
- •Bad breath
- •Ear pain
Causes
- •Viral infections (most common)
- •Bacterial infections (Streptococcus)
- •Compromised immune system
- •Exposure to pathogens in crowded environments
Diagnosis and Investigations
Diagnosis involves physical examination and may include throat swabs.
Diagnostic Procedures
- Physical ExaminationExamination of throat and tonsils
- Throat SwabTesting for bacterial infection
Management and Treatment
Treatment depends on frequency and severity of infections.
Conservative Treatment Options
Antibiotics
For bacterial infections
Pain Relief
Paracetamol and ibuprofen
Surgical Treatment Options
Tonsillectomy
When to See a Doctor
- •More than 5-7 episodes per year
- •Symptoms lasting more than 4 days
- •Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- •High fever above 38.5°C
- •Severe pain
Outlook / Prognosis
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Operations
Tonsillectomy
Related surgical procedure for this condition
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