Tonsil symptoms

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At least one study has shown that recurrent tonsillitis runs in families. In other words, if you have family members who have recurrent tonsillitis, you are more likely to have it too. In children, recurrent tonsillitis is most commonly caused by group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus pyogenes (GABHS) infections. It is also known as strep throat. Other bacteria are more likely to be the cause of adult recurrent tonsillitis. Choosing to have a tonsillectomy can dramatically reduce the number of times you have a sore throat and need antibiotics in a year. It will also improve your quality of life, especially if your tonsillitis is affecting work or school attendance. When to See a Healthcare Provider Tonsillitis is considered serious enough to see a healthcare provider when it persists longer than four days, or when you develop white spots on your tonsils. • Abu Bakar M, Mckimm J, Haque SZ, Majumder MAA, Haque M. J Inflamm Res. 2018;11:329-337. doi:10.2147/JIR.S162486 • Galioto NJ. Am Fam Physician. 2017;95(8):501-506. • Texas Children's Hospital. • Bager P, Corn G, Wohlfahrt J, Boyd HA, Feenstra B, Melbye M. Clin Epidemiol. 2018;10:97-105. doi:10.2147/CLEP.S148575 • Regoli M, Chiappini E, Bonsignori F, Galli L, De Martino M. Ital J Pediatr. 2011;37:10. doi:10.1186/1824-7288-37-10 • Nikakhlagh S, Rahim F, Boostani H, Shirazi ST, Saki N. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2012;64(2):181-3. doi:10.1007/s12070-011-0244-4 Additional Reading • American Academy of Otolaryngology -...

• Adenoid or pharyngeal tonsil: Located in the back of the nose, above the throat ( • Tubal tonsils: Located where the pharynx connects with the tube leading to the ear (the Eustachian tube) and are a subsite of the adenoid tonsils • Palatine tonsils: Located in your throat, near the roof of your mouth, which a healthcare provider can see when shining a light into your throat • Lingual tonsils: Located at the base of the tongue • Pus-filled infection of nearby tissue ( peritonsillar abscess), which may cause severe throat pain, lockjaw, or a muffled voice • Kidney infection ( glomerulonephritis), which can cause swelling, high blood pressure, and decreased urine (pee) output • Rheumatic fever, which can lead to joint pain and heart problems Seek emergency medical attention for potentially life-threatening symptoms like severe difficulty breathing, sudden chest pain, or decreased consciousness. Palatine Tonsils Removal Some people with repeated tonsillitis may need a tonsillectomy (surgery to remove the tonsils). Guidelines from the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation advise that children might benefit from tonsillectomy if they’ve had: The American Academy of Otolaryngology does not recommend tonsil removal for recurrent ear infections. However, if Summary The palatine tonsils are located at the back of your mouth. They are made up of lymphatic tissue that is important for fighting infections. Most of the time, when people say “tonsils,” the...