{"id":119,"date":"2022-01-06T21:40:59","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/negaent.fm1.dev\/ent\/tonsillitis\/"},"modified":"2023-05-16T14:47:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T18:47:44","slug":"tonsillitis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/negaent.com\/ent\/tonsillitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Tonsillitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is tonsillitis?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils that leads to swelling, sore throat and difficulty swallowing. It is usually the result of a viral or bacterial infection and tends to affect children more frequently than any other age group.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are the symptoms of tonsillitis?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"In addition to red and swollen tonsils, symptoms include white or yellow patches on the tonsils, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, tender lymph nodes, bad breath, headache and stiff neck. Younger children may be extra irritable, drool excessively and refuse to eat.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What causes tonsillitis?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The tonsils \u2013 tissues that serve to trap germs and bacteria and prevent infection \u2013 are located in the back of the throat. Their constant exposure to germs makes them susceptible to infection themselves. Following puberty, their role as immune system defender declines significantly; this is why tonsil infections are far more common in children than adults. Tonsillitis is the name given to a tonsil infection, swelling and inflammation of the tonsils caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies or upper respiratory disorders.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is tonsillitis treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"How tonsillitis is treated depends on whether it has been caused by a virus or bacteria. If the infection is viral, it should clear up in a week to ten days, and home remedies should do the trick. Make sure you get lots of rest and drink plenty of fluids, especially warm liquids like broth or tea with honey).\nTo soothe your throat, gargle with warm saltwater several times a day, eat cold treats such as popsicles and suck on lozenges or cough drops. Avoid cigarette smoke and other irritants. If a bacterial infection such as strep throat is responsible, antibiotics will be administered.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Tonsils are the two round pads you see in the back of your mouth on either side of the throat. They are usually visible in children with the help of a light.&nbsp; The purpose of tonsils is to help fight infections&nbsp;when a child is first born, as part of your body\u2019s lymphatic system. When the tonsils become inflamed from a viral or bacterial infection, it is known as tonsillitis. &nbsp;If the&nbsp;lymphoid tissue behind the nose&nbsp;also becomes inflamed this is known as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/ent\/adenoidectomy\/\">adenoiditis<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tonsillitis Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of tonsillitis can vary depending on the cause of the infection and can occur suddenly or gradually.&nbsp; Below are the most common symptoms of tonsillitis.&nbsp; Keep in mind that every individual may experience symptoms differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sore Throat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreased appetite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea or vomiting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stomach aches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Painful swallowing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skin rash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visible redness in the throat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment of Tonsillitis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When there are repeated cases of tonsillitis a&nbsp;tonsillectomy&nbsp;is used to remove the tonsils. Removing the tonsils will help to alleviate further complications such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/ent\/sleep-apnea\/\">Sleep apnea<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trouble swallowing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tumor in the throat or nasal passage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleeding from the tonsils that cannot be stopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blockage of the nasal passage or uncomfortable breathing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The surgeons at Northeast Georgia ENT use the Coblation system to remove tonsils. &nbsp;A physician may also recommend an&nbsp;adenoidectomy,&nbsp;this tissue behind the nose is also present. This cleanly and efficiently removes the tonsils and adenoids&nbsp;causing less trauma to the surrounding tissue, thus, reducing pain after surgery considerably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tonsillectomy Recovery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, patients are able to go home the day of the surgery. Patients often experience pain in the throat, ears, jaw or neck after surgery. Throughout your recovery, be sure to take the recommended&nbsp;medications&nbsp;prescribed by your doctor. Drink plenty of water and eat easy-to-swallow foods for the first few days after surgery. Avoid spicy, hot or coarse foods. Eating popsicles can sooth pain and provide fluids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be able to walk around the day after surgery, but do not take part in any vigorous activity and get plenty of bed rest. Once you no longer require pain medication and can return to a normal diet, you will likely be able to return to work. This may take 1-2 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tonsillectomy Complications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Risks of a tonsillectomy include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Dehydration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleeding during or after surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risks associated with anesthesia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Complications from a tonsillectomy are rare. When they do occur, they may increase recovery time and hospital stay. At Northeast Georgia ENT, all of\u00a0<a href=\"\/about\/our-team\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"\/about\/our-team\/\">our physicians<\/a>\u00a0perform the tonsillectomy procedure with the coblation surgical scalpel. This device is considered to be the gold standard in instrumentation because of its superiority in speed, safety and pain control. By reducing the pain, we are able to minimize the recovery period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on tonsillitis surgery, or if you would like to learn more about other procedures we perform at Northeast Georgia ENT, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/contact-us\/\">contact&nbsp;us<\/a>&nbsp;today. We also have information on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/post-op\/tonsillectomy-adenoidectomy\/\">post-op care<\/a>&nbsp;for this procedure. &nbsp;We look forward to hearing from you soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\">\r\n<p>\r\nCall Northeast Georgia ENT at <a href=\"tel:+17705364352\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(770) 536-4352<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tonsils are the two round pads you see in the back of your mouth on either side of the throat. They are usually visible in children with the help of a light.&nbsp; The purpose of tonsils is to help fight infections&nbsp;when a child is first born, as part of your body\u2019s lymphatic system. When the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":83,"menu_order":16,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=&quot;&lt;phone&gt;&quot;] | Tonsillitis is the name given to a tonsil infection, swelling and inflammation of the tonsils. Contact us for treatment options. 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