Tonsil inflammation hasn t healed for a month?Is this normal

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-19

Inflammation of the tonsils is often caused by bacterial or viral infection when the body's immune system is weakened. In general, tonsil inflammation should be relieved in about a week with regularity** and rest. However, if the tonsil inflammation persists for more than a month and does not improve, it may indicate that the condition is more complicated or the measures are inappropriate, and it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination in time to confirm the diagnosis.

After tonsil inflammation, patients mainly manifest as enlarged tonsils, painful swallowing, and fever. These symptoms usually peak within a week of infection, and the inflammatory response gradually lessens as care progresses. However, if the tonsil inflammation persists for more than a month and does not get better, it is not normal, and the following factors are generally considered:

1. The pathogen is not effectively removed: if the tonsils are inflamed, it is necessary to choose the appropriate antibiotic or antiviral drug according to the type of pathogen. If the drug is not selected properly or the dosage is insufficient, the pathogen may not be effectively eliminated, and it is easy to cause tonsillar inflammation to persist.

2. Persistent low body resistance: If overwork, cold, etc., it may cause the body's immunity to decline, so that the body is repeatedly infected by pathogenic bacteria, which will cause inflammation to continue or aggravate, leading to recurrence of the disease.

3. Infection of adjacent organs: tonsillitis can be secondary to infection of adjacent organs, such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, etc. If infection of adjacent organs is not effectively controlled, it can also lead to persistent tonsil inflammation.

When the tonsil inflammation persists for more than 1 month, the patient should seek medical attention promptly for a thorough examination and evaluation. Patients can be confirmed by pharyngeal bacterial culture, blood routine, immune function and other related tests**. During the period of receiving the norms**, it is recommended to keep the body warm, drink more warm water, and avoid spicy and irritating foods to avoid aggravating the inflammatory reaction.

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