Although not necessary, Tonsillitis is the most common in children between 3-15 years of age. Common signs and symptoms of Tonsillitis include:
Common indicators of Tonsillitis in young children, who may not be able to communicate clearly about how they are feeling, include:
If the patient experiences any of these symptoms, or if your child has been showcasing any of these warnings signs, schedule an appointment with a doctor immediately.
Tonsillitis is usually caused by common viruses. However, it can occur due to bacterial infection as well. Strep bacteria are the most common cause of infection.
Tonsils are the immune system’s first line of defense & hence are the most vulnerable towards infection and inflammation. Also, as children are more exposed to germs and are in close contact with peers, they are more susceptible to tonsillitis.
Tonsillitis can be diagnosed properly by your doctor by:
Tonsillitis can be treated with surgical as well as non-surgical approach, depending on the severity of the case.
Tonsillectomy or Tonsillitis treatment surgery is a low risk surgery and can eliminate a lot of risks associated with the infection. However there are a few complications that can arise after surgery in rare cases:
If the patient experiences any of the above mentioned symptoms, get in touch with your doctor immediately.
No, tonsillitis typically affects just the tonsils, while strep throat leads to inflammation of the entire back of the throat.
No, Tonsillitis itself is not contagious. But the viral and bacterial infections that cause Tonsillitis are often contagious.
After Tonsillectomy there is a risk of minor headaches, nausea, vomiting, muscle soreness and difficulty in breathing. In rare cases, there may be severe bleeding.
A full recovery after Tonsillectomy takes 7 to 14 days.
Usually your child will be able to go home the same day after the surgery unless, your child is very young, has a complex medical condition or if complications occur during the surgery.