Tonsillitis is a condition that the tonsils become inflamed. The common cause is bacteria like group A streptococcus. It tends to affect young adults and typically presents with symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, high temperature, earaches, and headaches.

A general practitioner might diagnose it through a physical examination of the throat and through the use of a test sample from the throat to confirm a bacterial infection. Managing viral tonsillitis requires pain relief through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. When bacteria are the cause, antibiotics might be used.

In recurring tonsillitis cases, a tonsillectomy might be recommended if there are frequent infections. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important to good hygiene practices.

In here summary, tonsillitis involves infection of the tonsils, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.

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