do i have tonsillitis?
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at
11:36 pm
my throat has been hurting really bad all week. i’m afraid i might have tonsillitis. i’m 26 and i have never had it so i don’t know what it feels like. and i can’t tell if my tonsils are white or not. what are the symptoms of tonsillitis and how do i know if i have it.
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Go to your GP. Trust me I have had tonsillitis so many times and i had mine taken out. if it is tonsillitis they will give you some antibiotics. you could even go to the practice nurse.
The main symptom of tonsillitis is a sore throat. However, other common symptoms that you may have include:
* red and swollen tonsils,
* pain on swallowing,
* fever (which can be very high in young children),
* coughing,
* headaches,
* tiredness,
* pain in your ears, or neck,
* white pus filled spots on your tonsils, and
* swollen lymph nodes (glands) in your neck.
Less common symptoms of tonsillitis may include the following:
* vomiting,
* constipation,
* a ‘furry’ tongue,
* bad breath, and
* difficulty opening your mouth.
Younger children may also complain of a tummy ache which can be caused by the swelling of the lymph nodes (glands) in the abdomen (stomach).
The symptoms of tonsillitis may vary depending on whether the infection is caused by a virus or by bacteria. If your tonsillitis is caused by a virus, such as the flu virus, you may have other flu symptoms, such as a runny nose and aches in your body. If your tonsillitis is caused by bacteria, you may have a skin rash, or a flushed face.
Best checking with your doctor, if you have it you will need an antibiotic, i’ve only had it a few times. Hope this helped