Tonsillitis Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment [Dr. Claudia]

What are the tonsils and when is a sore throat more than just a sore throat? Watch this video to find out more about tonsillitis symptoms, causes, and treatments.

We might associate thoughts of tonsillitis with images of characters from movies and shows in the hospital, but tonsillitis doesn't always mean you need to get your tonsils removed. If you get a tonsillitis diagnosis, it just means that your tonsils, located at the back of your throat, are swollen. If you have tonsillitis, look out for a sore throat and pain when swallowing, especially when accompanied by a fever, headache, swollen glands in the neck, or feeling unwell.

A sore throat doesn't always need treatment and can go away by itself. However, if you're having trouble breathing, or severe trouble swallowing, you should schedule an appointment with a Babylon doctor to discuss treatment options. They will make recommendations for next steps so you can get back to normal as soon as possible.

Read up on more information on tonsillitis symptoms, causes, and treatment and learn when you should seek professional medical help: https://www.babylonhealth.com/what-we...
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Dr. Claudia is a registered GP living in London with her husband and three children.