Acute tonsillitis
Moderateहिंदी: टॉन्सिल की सूजन · தமிழ்: டான்சில் வீக்கம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಟಾನ್ಸಿಲ್ ಊತ · తెలుగు: టాన్సిల్స్ వాపు · বাংলা: টনসিলের প্রদাহ · मराठी: टॉन्सिलची सूज · ગુજરાતી: ટોન્સિલનો સોજો
About this condition
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, very common in Indian children and young adults. It can be viral or bacterial, with bacterial cases needing antibiotics. Symptoms include severe throat pain, fever and swollen tonsils with or without pus.
Common symptoms
severe sore throatdifficulty swallowingswollen tonsilsfeverbad breathwhite patches on tonsils
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When to see a doctor: within 24-48 hours if severe pain or high fever
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Acute tonsillitis?
severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, swollen tonsils, fever, bad breath, white patches on tonsils.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24-48 hours if severe pain or high fever
Is Acute tonsillitis common in India?
Acute tonsillitis is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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