Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of one or more tonsils caused by an infection. Distributed in the cold season - in winter and spring.

Forms

Depending on the course of the disease, acute and chronic tonsillitis are distinguished.

Acute tonsillitis

Angina is an infectious disease accompanied by inflammation of the palatine tonsils. Most often caused by staphylococci and streptococci.
Previously it was believed that bacterial tonsillitis can develop only in people older than 3 years, but now the disease is significantly “younger” and can affect even the smallest children.

Chronic tonsillitis

Chronic tonsillitis is a prolonged inflammation of the tonsils with a constant presence of bacteria. It usually develops against the background of sore throat, but it happens without it. The main danger is the constant presence of infection, which negatively affects the general condition of the body and increases the likelihood of various diseases.

Causes

Frequent acute viral respiratory diseases, tonsillitis, oral problems (caries, periodontitis) and much more lead to the development of tonsillitis. People with a curved nasal septum or suffering from infectious diseases of neighboring organs (sinusitis, adenoids) are also prone to this disease.

In children

Tonsillitis is one of the most common childhood diseases. Most often, children from 5 years old and young people up to 25 years old get sick. The risk group includes people with immunodeficiency and having a genetic predisposition. Usually the disease lasts about 7 days.

In adults

Tonsillitis is much easier for adults, but this does not mean that less attention should be paid to it. It is important to cure a sore throat on time and efficiently so that tonsillitis does not go into the decompressed stage, which carries much more problems.

During pregnancy

It is especially important here not to self-medicate. If symptoms are found, you must immediately make an appointment with a doctor. When choosing a treatment method, it is necessary to exclude procedures and drugs that can harm the child. Tonsillitis in pregnant women is very dangerous and can lead to a lot of trouble, for example, toxicosis and kidney disease (glomerulonephritis).

Symptoms of the disease

The reason for going to the doctor may be:

  • Sore throat.
  • Unpleasant odor in the oral cavity.
  • Tonsil enlargement.
  • Swelling in the nasopharynx.
  • Complications of swallowing.
  • In addition, it is possible hobby of the lymph nodes and fever.

Catarrhal

Catarrhal tonsillitis develops very quickly, it all starts with a burning sensation in the throat, dryness, and then turns into a distinct pain. The temperature is between 37 and 38 degrees. Usually lasts up to one week, then the symptoms disappear.

Follicular

Follicular tonsillitis is an infectious disease accompanied by severe intoxication. It is characterized by high fever, severe pain when swallowing, weakness and fever. Tonsils significantly increase in size and are covered with white dots. Viral tonsillitis in children can be accompanied by nausea, diarrhea and stupefaction.

Lacunar

Similar to the previous option, but more difficult. A considerable amount of white plaque appears on the inflamed tonsils.

Ulcerative membranous

The reason for such tonsillitis is the interaction of spirochetes and spindle-shaped sticks located in the person’s mouth. It is characterized by the death of the surface of the tonsils with the development of ulcers. A rotten odor appears, a foreign body sensation in the throat, and salivation increases. Body temperature remains normal.

Necrotic

The causes and symptoms are the same as in the previous form. Usually only one tonsil is affected, but there is also a bilateral variant of the disease. Body temperature does not rise. Such tonsillitis is not contagious, but may be epidemiological in nature.

Phlegmonous

Very rare tonsillitis, characterized by purulent fusion of the tonsils. The one-sided option is common, the tonsil is greatly increased and hurts. Swallowing is very complicated, the temperature rises up to 40 degrees and there is general intoxication.

Complications

Poor treatment of tonsillitis can lead to chronic tonsillitis and a host of other ENT diseases. It is also possible the development of jade, rheumatism, pharyngeal abscess and sepsis.

Diagnostics

The diagnosis is made by the doctor on the basis of examination and patient complaints. To clarify, a smear is taken and a blood test, urine test are done. The main thing is to distinguish pharyngitis and tonsillitis from other ailments, because their initial stages are very similar.

Tonsillitis treatment

Tonsillitis is fraught with serious complications, so treatment should be started immediately after the first symptoms are detected. The medical center "Clinic K + 31" has the necessary tools and specialists for high-quality and fast cure of tonsillitis of any form and stage.

Tonsillitis prophylaxis

The most effective method is to harden and maintain immunity. Timely treatment of all ENT diseases and oral cavity problems is also important. In addition, the link between tonsillitis and smoking has been proven, so people who smoke are more likely to suffer from tonsillitis.

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Sadikov
Ilya Sergeyevich

Head of the Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology, Otorhinolaryngologist

Tetzoeva
Zalina Muratovna

Head of the department of otorhinolaryngology, otorhinolaryngologist

PhD

Osipova
Irina Andreevna

ENT doctor

PhD

Lapshina
Anastasia Andreevna

Otolaryngologist, audiologist

Lopatin
Andrew Stanislavovich

Chief Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology

Doctor of Sciences, PhD, professor

Portnyagina
Maria Pavlovna

Audiologist-otorhinolaryngologist

Kaspranskaya
Galina Rustemovna

Otorhinolaryngologist, otoneurologist, audiologist

PhD

Budeikina
Liliya Sergeevna

Otorhinolaryngologist, phoniatrist