Tonsillitis Ayurvedic Doctor in Kolkata

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils most commonly caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms of tonsillitis include sore throat and fever. While no treatment has been found to shorten the duration of viral tonsillitis, bacterial causes such as streptococcal pharyngitis are treatable with antibiotics. It usually takes one to three weeks to recover.

Common symptoms of tonsillitis include :

• Red and/or swollen tonsils
• White or yellow patches on the tonsils
• Tender, stiff, and/or swollen neck
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Headache
• Sore eyes
• Body aches
• Earache
• Fever
• Chills
• Nasal congestions
• Ulceration

In cases of acute tonsillitis, the surface of the tonsil may be bright red and with visible white areas or streaks of pus.

Tonsillitis occur in up to 10% of the population frequently due to episodes of tonsillitis.

Bacterial and viral infections can cause tonsillitis. A common cause is Streptococcus (strep) bacteria. Other common causes include:

• Adenoviruses
• Influenza virus
• Epstein-Barr virus
• Parainfluenza viruses
• Enteroviruses
• Herpes simplex virus