Tonsils - tonsillitis
Definition
Tonsils are actually another name of the lymphatic tissue of the tonsils which are located on both sides of the throat , above and behind the tongue . If there is an infection in the body , particularly in the area of the mouth , the tonsils are part of the immune system to help fight to work harder so that can happen enlargement or inflammation of the tonsils is called tonsillitis .
The most common cause of tonsillitis is derived from the virus . While the bacteria , fungi or parasites can also be the cause although much less common . The spread of infection through the air , hands and kiss . Can be found at all ages , especially in children .
Symptoms And Alerts
Common symptoms of tonsillitis are sore throat and fever . On the throat and tonsils usually look red and swollen . Pus on tonsils can be seen covering the full or blotches .
Tonsillitis caused by a virus will disappear by itself . Treatment will aim to help you feel more comfortable . You can reduce the pain in the throat by rinsing the mouth with salt water or warm tea . But if your tonsillitis is caused by bacteria , then you need antibiotic treatment .
treatment
When , this tonsillitis occurs repeatedly , or do not improve with treatment and interfere with daily activities , then surgical removal of the tonsils / tonsillectomy is the right choice . If in such circumstances is not performed tonsillectomy , they can lead to complications surrounding area - infection of the nose, sinuses , ears ; and remote complications such as infection of the heart , kidneys , eyes , joints and skin .
Because it is caused by bacteria , then to overcome it will be given antibiotics . Moreover, it can also be given medication to reduce the inflammation of the tonsils . For tonsillectomy , performed only if there are already indications that the recurrence of the disease quite often and there is a blockage symptoms such as sleep disorders . Patients often develop the disease within a month to several times , frequent snoring during sleep , and often awakened by shortness then it is advisable to do the surgical removal of the tonsils .
Infection of the tonsils are advised to perform operations commonly caused by Streptococcus . Surgical removal of the tonsils ( tonsillectomy ) is generally performed in children . Tonsillectomy is indicated in patients with :
o with recurrent episodes of acute tonsillitis
o persistent chronic tonsillitis and sore throat causes
o There are complaints sleep apnea ( airway obstruction due to enlarged tonsils )
o Difficulty swallowing due to enlarged tonsils
o very large tonsils with crypts
So not all of tonsillitis surgery . Tonsils itself is one of the body's defenses so that if it does not meet the above indications it does not need an operation . Enlarged tonsils and adenoids can be prevented by increasing endurance , avoid allergy triggers , and avoiding substances that stimulate the enlargement of tonsils and adenoids as MSG and cold .
Everything Else
To speed up the process of healing , eating habits also need to be maintained . Consumption of cold drinks , ice cream , soda , fried foods , and sugary foods should be avoided . Expand cup of warm water . If it turns out frequently repeated up to 3 times within a month of having this disease and there is a sleep disorder , consult a doctor promptly ENT specialist to consider whether further steps need to be performed tonsillectomy or not .
Conditions tonsillitis / tonsillectomy
If there is inflammation of both the pharynx and tonsils , can be overcome with medication , both anti-inflammatory , cough , or antibiotics if necessary . We recommend that you consult a doctor for a physical inspection in person and further evaluation if the disease came . But of course it would be better to prevent than cure .
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