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Swollen tonsils, which makes the tonsils swollen and painful to swallow
Autumn and winter are the time of frequent colds. If the temperature rises, the tonsils are swollen and general malaise is felt, then you should consult a doctor. This condition is a symptom of many diseases. Timely treatment will save you from complications.
What causes the feeling of swollen tonsils?
Swollen glands are one of the most prominent symptoms of throat problems. Most often these are acute inflammatory processes. It is important to find out the cause in time and prevent mild discomfort from developing into a serious problem.
Swollen tonsils and sore throat
What causes the tonsils to swell are the main reasons.
- Angina is an acute infectious disease. It is characterized by a sharp rise in temperature and a strong inflammatory process in the larynx. The tonsils not only swell, but also become covered with plaque, the tongue and palate are also covered with it. Angina is of both viral and bacterial nature. Therefore, you can not self-medicate. Contact the clinic, the doctor will prescribe adequate medication.
- Chronic tonsillitis is a consequence of incompletely treated infections. It is characterized by swelling and difficulty in swallowing. Additional symptoms: headaches, congestion in the ears and nose, foul odor.
- An abscess can develop as a complication from a sore throat. It is characterized by a very high fever, difficulty in breathing and clearly visible foci of inflammation on the tonsils. Requires immediate hospitalization!
These causes are caused by infections. Other factors can cause swelling of the glands and pain when swallowing:
- allergy;
- smoking;
- dry air;
- chemical or thermal burn.
To relieve puffiness in these cases, you need to eliminate the factor that caused them.
What to do if it hurts to swallow and the tonsils are swollen
If your tonsils suddenly and suddenly began to swell, a high fever has risen, seek qualified help as soon as possible. This condition can lead to suffocation. You should not take antibiotics uncontrollably, remember that the doctor prescribes them, choosing the type and dosage individually.
If the condition is not acute, then it can be alleviated by folk methods:
- drink warm berry fruit drinks – cranberry, lingonberry, raspberry;
- drink tea with lemon and honey;
- gargle with a decoction of chamomile, string, yarrow;
- if there is no temperature, then you can do steam inhalation or go to the bath;
- for unexpressed symptoms, lozenges for a sore throat will help.
These measures may not be the main treatment, but they will speed up recovery and significantly alleviate the condition.
If throat disease is accompanied by swelling of the tonsils, difficulty in swallowing and fever, then you should consult a specialist. Remember: self-medication can lead to the development of chronic disease.