Is suppurative tonsillitis uncomfortable?

Written by Deng Bang Yu
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 09, 2024
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Suppurative tonsillitis is an acute infection of the tonsils, which is relatively severe and involves purulent changes in the tonsils. Clinically, patients experience severe throat pain, which worsens during swallowing and may even lead to difficulty in eating. Patients may also experience symptoms such as chills and fever. Therefore, suppurative tonsillitis is very distressing, and we need to actively manage it. Generally, we conduct a blood test to check the routine blood parameters and observe the level of white blood cell infection, that is, the white blood cell count. Then, we administer intravenous infusions of antibiotics for treatment.

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How many days can suppurative tonsillitis get better?

The treatment and recovery time for acute suppurative tonsillitis is generally about a week, although individual differences exist. If the inflammatory response is relatively mild and the individual's resistance is strong, recovery and relief can typically be achieved within about five days through timely medication. If the inflammation is more severe, or if the individual's resistance is weak, the recovery time may be extended, such as beyond a week. Generally, the condition is primarily an acute bacterial infection, and treatment mainly involves antibiotics to fight the infection. Additionally, treatment can be supplemented with nebulization and traditional Chinese medicine orally. It is also recommended that patients maintain a light diet and regularly check routine blood tests; some may also need to monitor liver and kidney functions.

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Do you need to be hospitalized for suppurative tonsillitis?

Purulent tonsillitis is a relatively severe type of tonsillitis, mainly caused by bacterial infection leading to inflammation and pus formation in the tonsils. If symptoms are severe, such as intense pain that interferes with eating and swallowing, or even high fever reaching above 38.5 degrees Celsius, hospitalization for intravenous therapy is recommended. If the condition is mild, with no fever and less severe pain and swallowing discomfort not affecting eating, oral medication or outpatient intravenous therapy can be administered.

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Is surgery necessary for suppurative tonsillitis?

Purulent tonsillitis refers to the acute purulent inflammation of the tonsils, mainly caused by bacterial infection, including infections by Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, etc. Purulent tonsillitis is an acute inflammation, so during this acute inflammation phase, the primary treatment is the use of antibiotics for anti-infection. After the anti-infection treatment, the symptoms of the patient disappear, and then it can be assessed whether surgical treatment is needed. Generally speaking, sporadic occurrences of purulent tonsillitis do not require surgical treatment. For frequently recurring purulent tonsillitis and enlarged tonsils, surgical treatment should be considered after the acute inflammation has subsided.

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What fluid should be administered for suppurative tonsillitis?

Purulent tonsillitis is a serious infectious disease clinically, mainly manifesting as severe pain in the pharyngeal area, general malaise in patients, and even symptoms such as chills and fever. Therefore, active treatment is required. Clinical treatment is mainly anti-infection treatment. Infusion primarily uses cephalosporin antibiotics such as ceftriaxone and cefazolin for treatment. To enhance the anti-infection effect and reduce the edema of the patient's throat mucosa, corticosteroid drugs such as dexamethasone or prednisolone are often used simultaneously in the infusion treatment.

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Can you eat strawberries with suppurative tonsillitis?

Suppurative tonsillitis is a severe, acute inflammatory infection of the tonsils. Clinically, the symptoms are quite severe, with patients experiencing intense throat pain, chills, fever, etc. The clinical treatment mainly involves the use of antibiotics. The diet for suppurative tonsillitis should be nutritious, light, and easy to digest. Strawberries are a very good and tasty fruit, and generally, they can be eaten, but not in excess. This is because suppurative tonsillitis requires us to maintain a balance of cold and warm temperatures, avoiding food that is too cold or too hot. Strawberries can be consumed in moderation, not excessively. In summary, patients with suppurative tonsillitis can eat strawberries, but not too much, as strawberries are essentially a cold food.