Dr. Bhavna Rathi

Qualification :- BHMS, DNHE , YOGA DIPLOMA

Specialization :- Women and Child Care

Address: 251 Sai krapa colony , Maha laxmi nagar main road, DNS hospital Polyclinic Indore

Timing: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Contact: 7773800018

For booking an appointment, Kindly contact us on 7773800018 between 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

About

Tonsils refer to masses of lymphoid tissues lying in the back of the throat, one on either side. Tonsils have a protective role and act as the first line of defense against the bacteria and virus that get inhaled or ingested. Inflammation of tonsils, on one side or on both, is known as tonsillitis.

Symptom

Tonsillitis most commonly affects children between preschool ages and the midteenage years. Common signs and symptoms of tonsillitis include:

  • Red, swollen tonsils
  • White or yellow coating or patches on the tonsils
  • Sore throat
  • Difficult or painful swallowing
  • Fever
  • Enlarged, tender glands (lymph nodes) in the neck
  • A scratchy, muffled or throaty voice
  • Bad breath
  • Stomachache
  • Neck pain or stiff neck
  • Headache

Additional Symptoms in Children:-

  • Upset stomach
  • Vomiting
  • Drooling

Causes

  • Bacterial and viral infections mainly Streptococcus

Other common causes include:

  • Adenoviruses
  • Influenza virus
  • Epstein-Barr virus
  • Parainfluenza viruses
  • Enteroviruses
  • Herpes simplex virus

Book A Doctor Consultation Now

    [select* City "Indore" "Delhi" "Chandigarh" "Mumbai" placeholder "City*"]