Tonsils are glands at the back of the throat behind the tongue and it is believed that it acts as a barrier against infection however your tonsils can become hot, red and swollen (inflamed) and that is normally caused by a throat infection causing tonsillitis.
It is common in children and can also occur in young adults known as glandular fever.
Removing tonsils is considered if:
Sore throats are due to tonsillitis.
If one has regular sore throats five or more episodes per year.
Symptoms have been occurring a year.
Episodes of sore throats are disabling and affecting normal body function.
Spots (can be pus filled and some will form in a large ulcer surrounded by red patch of discoloured sore looking skin) visible on throat/tongue or on tonsils (tonsils are floppy red flaps at side of throat not in middle)?
Difficulty opening the mouth and speaking?
Loss of voice?
Abdominal pain and/or are constant violently vomiting or vomiting longer than two days (one day if a child)?
Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:
Do not wait, phone for ambulance if have or develop:
Symptoms usually last from three to four days and gets better within a week however if symptoms last longer than four days with no improvement or it keeps coming back.
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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