What fruits to eat for suppurative tonsillitis

Written by Li Rui

Otolaryngology

Updated on April 09, 2025

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Purulent tonsillitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease, mainly caused by acute bacterial infection. Common fruits such as bananas, grapes, kiwis, and dragon fruits can be eaten because these fruits contain rich vitamins and have no irritant effects, thus they will not aggravate the condition of tonsillitis or affect the specific treatment outcome. After medication and dietary adjustment, the condition generally gradually eases. The treatment period is about a week. During the treatment, it is necessary to revisit regularly to observe the recovery situation.

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Written by Zhang Jun

Otolaryngology

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How many days does suppurative tonsillitis generally cause fever?

Purulent tonsillitis generally causes fever that lasts for three to five days, and patients will experience persistent high fever with body temperatures above 38°C. Purulent tonsillitis is caused by a systemic and throat symptom due to infection with hemolytic streptococcus following a decrease in the body's immunity and resistance. Patients will experience sudden high fever, body temperatures above 38°C, and severe throat pain primarily around the tonsils. Additionally, patients may experience dryness, itchiness, a sensation of a foreign body, a feeling of obstruction, and irritative cough in the throat area. Upon examination, significant congestion and swelling in the throat, enlarged tonsils, and pus plugs covering the surface can be found. In treatment, since tonsillitis is generally a bacterial infection, patients can benefit significantly from orally administered cephalosporin antibiotics. Moreover, patients need to follow a bland diet, abstain from smoking and alcohol, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Improvement is generally seen around one week. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Otolaryngology

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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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Written by Du Jun

Otolaryngology

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What does suppurative tonsillitis look like?

Purulent tonsillitis refers to the acute purulent inflammation of the tonsils, which include the palatine tonsils, pharyngeal tonsils, and tubal tonsils. This text specifically refers to the palatine tonsils. The main cause is bacterial infection, with bacteria such as Staphylococcus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. On examination, purulent tonsillitis can be identified by enlarged tonsils with pus points on the surface. Patients may experience throat pain, fever, and sometimes accompanying symptoms such as cough and a foreign body sensation in the throat. The treatment of acute suppurative tonsillitis primarily involves penicillin and second-generation cephalosporins, and timely and effective treatment can lead to significant relief of symptoms.

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What bacteria cause suppurative tonsillitis?

Purulent tonsillitis primarily refers to an acute purulent inflammation of the tonsils, often accompanied by varying degrees of mucosal lymphatic tissue inflammation. The primary bacterium responsible for this condition is Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, although non-hemolytic Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, as well as adenovirus, rhinovirus, and simplex herpes virus can also cause purulent tonsillopharyngitis. Mixed bacterial and viral infections are not uncommon, and in recent years, there has been an increase in yeast and Gram-negative bacilli infections. The pathogens of acute purulent tonsillitis can be transmitted via droplets or direct contact. Normally, some pathogens reside in the crypts of the pharynx and tonsils of healthy individuals. When the body's resistance is lowered, the pathogens proliferate extensively, and their toxins damage the crypt epithelium, allowing bacteria to invade the tissue and cause purulent changes. Factors such as exposure to cold, dampness, excessive fatigue, excessive smoking and drinking, and exposure to harmful gases can provoke this disease. Avoiding spicy and irritating foods, gargling with salt water, and maintaining oral hygiene are measures that can prevent or mitigate the occurrence of this condition.

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Otolaryngology

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What foods to eat for suppurative tonsillitis

Patients with suppurative tonsillitis, a common case in otolaryngology departments. Suppurative tonsillitis is caused by a bacterial infection due to exposure to cold, leading to tonsil swelling, inflammation, and localized suppuration. In such cases, the first step should be to conduct routine blood tests, C-reactive protein tests, and throat swab cultures to diagnose the patient's illness. Treatment usually involves the use of penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics to improve inflammation. Dietarily, patients should focus on light food and avoid cold foods, spicy and irritating foods, cold drinks, and hot pots to prevent the exacerbation of suppurative tonsillitis. Regular physical exercise should also be emphasized as it can help boost one's immunity and reduce the occurrence of tonsillitis.