Symptoms and treatment of bacterial tonsillitis

Bacterial tonsillitis - a defeat of the tonsils caused by the appearance of bacteria. This type of disease occurs quite often both in adults and in children. The peculiarity of bacterial tonsillitis is the appearance of purulent formations on the tonsils, as well as their deformation.

• Causes of the disease
• Symptoms of the disease
• Viral and bacterial tonsillitis - what is the difference
• Treatment of the disease
• Home Treatment
• Prophylaxis of tonsillitis

Causes of the disease

What bacteria cause this disease? Most often - streptococci and staphylococci. Sometimes it affects chlamydia and mycoplasma. Bacterial tonsillitis is usually transmitted by airborne and by domestic route. So, you can get infected by using utensils and hygienic objects of an infected person.

There are a number of factors contributing to the development of the disease:

• weakening of immunity, sometimes on the background of pregnancy;
• frequent colds;
• chronic diseases of the nasopharynx or oral cavity (curvature of the septum of the nose, caries, inflammation of the adenoids);

In childhood, this type of tonsillitis is very rare.

It is important to know!Sharp temperature changes contribute to the active life of bacteria! After all, many people are their carriers. From the passive state, the bacteria go out under hypothermia.

Symptoms of the disease

The first sign that appears when the tonsils are affected is a sharp pain in the throat at the time of swallowing. As the course of the disease occurs such ailments:

• increased body temperature;
• aches in the body;
• general weakness of the body;
• frequent migraines;
• lack of appetite.

During the progression of tonsillitis tonsils increase in size, become red, there are purulent formations.

Viral and bacterial tonsillitis - what is the difference

How to distinguish between viral tonsillitis and bacterial disease? As for the tonsils affected by the virus, the development has a sluggish character. The disease caused by bacteria manifests itself in about 5 hours. In contrast to the viral course of the disease, with bacterial tonsillitis on the tonsils, purulent clots form, a white coating appears.

It is important to know!From the bacterial course of the disease can be eliminated only by taking antibiotics! Viral tonsillitis is treated much easier and a person can cope with it independently.

Treatment of the disease

How to treat bacterial tonsillitis? At the first symptoms it is necessary to address immediately to the expert. This disease requires a rapid response, since there is a risk of complications. Do not start treatment yourself, because incorrectly selected medications can cause acute bacterial tonsillitis.

Usually, at the initial stage of the disease, the doctor prescribes antibiotics. These drugs are required to combat the pathogens - streptococci, staphylococci and others. Antibiotics should be taken about 10 days. It is very important during this period to observe a strict bed rest. Examples of drugs: Erythromycin, Penicillin, Amoxicillin.

To alleviate pain and other unpleasant symptoms will help the reception of Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and other medicines with a similar composition. In parallel with taking medications, gargle should be rinsed. To do this, you can use these tools:

• solution of soda, iodine or salt;
• solution of furacilin;
• a decoction of chamomile or sage;
• means with the addition of essential oils.

Also affect the inflamed tonsils can be by applying ointments.

If the acute form of bacterial tonsillitis is regular, the doctor suggests to get rid of the affected tonsils by surgical intervention. The operation is always performed under general anesthesia.

In the rehabilitation period after the operation, the following rules should be adhered to:

• about 2 weeks abstain from any physical labor;
• Do not drink beverages that contain acid;
• brush your teeth regularly;

Normal phenomenon after surgery is aching pain, giving off in the ears. It is not permanent, so you should not be afraid.

Cure bacterial tonsillitis in a child can be similar. The most important thing is to adhere to the correct dosage. If the exacerbation of the child occurs more often than 1 time in 2 years, then the specialist doctor strongly recommends removing the tonsils.

Important to remember!The entire period of treatment is required to take vitamins to maintain the immune system!

Home Treatment

Fight with an easy form of the disease can be at home, using recipes of traditional medicine. There are many medicines that can be prepared at home from natural ingredients.

Kerosene

For treatment, only purified kerosene is needed. It is necessary to get wet with a cotton swab in a small amount of this substance, and then treat the affected tonsils once a day. The course of such treatment is 10 days.

Beet

You should thoroughly rinse this vegetable, cut off its tails. Grate, without peeling. Pour 1 glass of water, put on a fire, bring to a boil. The resulting broth to persist for 7 hours, after which drain. Gargle with such a medicine you need 4 times a day.

Propolis

It will take 20 grams of ground propolis, pour 100 ml of alcohol or vodka. Infuse 3 days. Take inside for 1 hour. l. After eating. This tincture can gargle. To do this, dilute 15 drops of medicine in 1 glass of water.

Onion

It is necessary to take 1 large onion, grind to a state of mashed potatoes. Pour 1 glass of water, adding 2 tbsp. l. Sahara. Add this mixture to cook, bring to a boil and simmer on low heat until it acquires the consistency of syrup. Take 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day. The procedure should be carried out until the symptoms of the disease go away.

Herbal Remedies

To prepare a solution based on herbs you will need chamomile, sage leaves, walnuts, pechornik root. Mix the well shredded ingredients thoroughly, take 1 tbsp. l. received herbal collection and pour 1 cup of boiling water. Boil for about 5 minutes. This broth should be infused within 1 hour. Strain and rinse 5 times a day.

Important to remember!Before using drugs prepared at home, it is necessary to consult a specialist! After all, for the treatment of a severe stage of tonsillitis, folk remedies will not help.

Prophylaxis of tonsillitis

In order to protect yourself from this disease, you should follow these precautions:

• avoid contact with infected people, especially in the acute phase;
• observe the basic rules of hygiene;
• Do not overcool in the cold season, be sure to tightly wrap your neck scarf;
• if someone in the family gets tonsillitis, you should provide the patient with individual dishes and hygiene items.
• use disinfectants if there is no way to wash your hands.

At the first signs of tonsillitis should consult a doctor. An expert in this disease is an otolaryngologist who can make a detailed examination of the patient and prescribe a correct and effective treatment in each individual case.