Tonsils - டான்சில் (அ) அடிநா சதை/Tonsillitis - தொண்டை அழற்சி

Tonsil and Tonsillitis - Easy and Quick Reference

Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils that affects millions of individuals each year.

Tonsils are situated at the back of the throat. They are collections of

lymphoid tissue that form part of the immune system.

Tonsils are the body's first line of defense against external pathogens.

Tonsillitis can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection.



The most common symptoms of tonsillitis include:



a sore throat and pain when swallowing

red and swollen tonsils with pus-filled spots

high temperature

headache

difficulty swallowing

pain in the ears and neck

tiredness

difficulty sleeping

swollen lymph glands

   If a person experiences tonsillitis seven times within a

single year or 3 episodes per year for 3 consecutive years,

a doctor would probably consider surgery.