Tonsillitis is when the tonsils show signs of inflammation‚ are tender and the person has difficulty swallowing or breathing. Most of the time‚ tonsillitis is caused by an infection with a common virus but is can also be caused by bacterial infections. If your tonsillitis becomes serious enough or you have it enough times‚ you may end up having a surgery called a tonsillectomy. A tonsillectomy is a surgery that removes a person ’s tonsils. There is however a minimum requirement a person must
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Tonsillitis is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. The inflammation usually extends to the adenoid and the lingual tonsils; therefore‚ the term pharyngitis may also be used (1). Tonsillitis most often occurs in children; however‚ the condition rarely occurs in children younger than 2 years. Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus species typically occurs in children aged 5-15 years‚ while viral tonsillitis is more common in younger children (1). Most cases of bacterial tonsillitis are caused by group
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Tonsillitis Tonsillitis is an infection or inflammation of the tonsils. The main reason for your tonsils is to help stop bacteria and infection from entering any further into the body. In tonsillitis‚ the tonsils are enlarged‚ red‚ and often coat almost or all the way by a substance that is yellow‚ gray‚ or white. Tonsillitis usually occurs as part of pharyngitis (throat infection). Tonsillitis usually begins with sudden sore throat and painful swallowing. Sometimes‚ tonsillitis reoccurs‚ and
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Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis Related Terms * Adenoid Hypertrophy * Adenotonsillitis * Infective Adenoiditis * Infective Tonsillitis * Pharyngotonsillitis * Septic Adenoiditis * Septic Tonsillitis * Suppurative Adenoiditis * Suppurative Tonsillitis * Tonsillar Hypertrophy * Viral Tonsillitis Differential Diagnoses * Adenoid hypertrophy * Lymphoma * Pharyngitis * Strep throat | | Specialists * Family Physician * General Surgeon
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Heart beating fast‚ blood pumping‚ throat swollen‚ and life threatening. Would this be the end? The surgery that I was about to endure would then determine the rest of life‚ and or what’s left of it. Although I’ve never gone under with anesthetics before‚ I had my mind set that I would remain strong the entire time‚ no matter the consequences or the potential outcomes; but when it came down to it I didn’t know if I’d be able to. The day before my birthday‚ June 11‚ was the day of the dramatic surgery
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Sinnott‚ Angela 27/05/2013 CHART NOTE This 7-year-old Hispanic boy was seen today‚ for complaints of sore throat and dysphagia. He states‚ he cannot swallow but spits into a rag because of the pain. His mother‚ who accompanies him today‚ took his temperature last night with a mercury thermometer and states it was 103.6 degrees. Examination today reveals a child who appears in moderate distress. His skin is hot‚ and temperature was documented in the office at 39 degrees Celsius. Weight today
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Have you ever wondered why your throat sometimes hurts‚ even if it not infected or swollen? If you have infrequent dealings with seemingly Phantom pain?that has no visible cause‚ you may have developed tonsil stones. Tonsil stones‚ or tonsilloliths‚ are hard‚ pea-sized formations that stick to the folds of the throat. True to their name‚ these formations are not only physically hard‚ but they are also composed on minerals like phosphorous. Although these stones are generally not dangerous to
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PALMA‚ Mara Angelie S. BSN‚ NCM 103 July 11‚ 2013 CASE STUDY: TONSILLITIS Client’s Profile Name: Mr. Nathan S. Potter Birthdate: December 10‚ 1985 Age: 24 y/o Sex: Male Civil Status: Single Nationality: Filipino Religion: Roman Catholic Address: Zone 7A‚ Sua‚ Camaligan Chief Complaint: Fever‚ Sore throat Present Treatment: Self-medication Past Treatment: None Past Hospitalization: None Allergies: None Occupation: None Patient’s History of Present Illness Mr. X is a resident of Zone
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Common Childhood Concerns in Indian Children Some illnesses are more common in some countries due to differences in climatic conditions‚ environment‚ and other factors. These are some of the common childhood concerns of children in India. Gastroentitis Gastroentitis is an infection of the digestive system and it is one of the most common childhood illnesses. Symptoms of gastroentitis include diarrheoa‚ nausea and vomiting‚ tummy cramps‚ and fever. Your child may have some or all of the symptoms
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Your health is your greatest asset; therefore‚ it can be discomforting realizing you have white spots on throat. This issue becomes even more aggravating if these spots are followed by other symptoms. White blotches in the back of the throat‚ can be a sign of various health concerns‚ such as bacterial infections or oral yeast. These symptoms should not be ignored because the underlying reason can present a threat to your overall health. Consult your doctor if you notice these spots‚ especially if
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