Tonsillitis (Thyroid Specialist in Pune)

Tonsillitis

What is Tonsillitis?

The infection and inflammation of the tonsils are known as Tonsillitis. Tonsils are the two small soft lumps of tissues- one on each side of the back of the throat. You can observe these tonsils in a mirror by opening your mouth and sticking out the tongue.

As an integral part of the immune system, tonsils trap some of the infective microbes and destroy them. They sometimes get overwhelmed by bacteria and viruses, leading to their inflammation.

Tonsillitis is common, especially in children. It can happen once in a while or come back again and again in a short period.

Classification of Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is classified into three primary types, namely:

• • Acute Tonsillitis- It is an inflammatory process of the tonsillar tissues and is usually infectious in nature. Acute infections of the palatine tonsils predominantly occur in school-aged children.
• • Recurrent Tonsillitis-e is diagnosed if an individual has multiple bouts of tonsillitis in a year. Infections may respond to antibiotics initially but may return on a frequent basis.
• • Chronic Tonsillitis- Chronic tonsillitis is a persistent infection of the tonsils. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and altered immunologic function, likely play a role in the development of chronic tonsillitis.

Symptoms

Tonsillitis most commonly affects children between preschool and the mid-teenage years. Common signs and symptoms of tonsillitis include:

• • Red, swollen tonsils
• • White or yellow coating or patches on the tonsils
• • Sore throat
• • Difficult or painful swallowing
• • Fever
• • Enlarged, tender glands (lymph nodes) in the neck
• • A scratchy, muffled or throaty voice
• • Bad breath
• • Stomach ache, particularly in younger children
• • Stiff neck
• • Headache

E.N.T. treatment for Tonsillitis

Treatment for tonsillitis depends on the cause. If the cause is a virus, there is no medicine to treat it. If the cause is a bacterial infection, such as strep throat, your child will need to take antibiotics. In some cases, a patient may need a tonsillectomy.

Usually, an ENT doctor uses a sharp tool called a scalpel to take out your tonsils. But other options are available, including lasers, radio waves, ultrasonic energy, or electrocautery to remove enlarged tonsils.

At MAA ENT, seasoned surgeons perform the Tonsillitis surgery with advanced laser and coblator techniques.