What is the reason for red tonsils

Redness of the tonsils usually has the characteristics of acute onset and is often related to viral and bacterial infections. It is common in tonsillitis. For example, pneumococcus, staphylococcus, etc. may be the main causes of red tonsils. Therefore, if patients find that their tonsils are red, it is recommended to seek timely treatment to minimize the adverse effects of this disease on physical health.

Causes

Red and swollen tonsils are mostly caused by bacterial or viral infection when the body's resistance is reduced. The onset is acute and usually occurs in tonsillitis. The pathogens are mostly hemolytic streptococci, staphylococci, and pneumococci. These bacteria usually exist in the human pharynx and tonsil crypts. Under normal circumstances, due to the integrity of the tonsil surface epithelium and the continuous secretion of mucous glands, the bacteria can be discharged from the crypt opening along with the desquamated epithelial cells, thus maintaining the health of the body. When the body's resistance is reduced due to excessive fatigue, cold, or local effects of physical or chemical factors, the blood supply to the tonsils is reduced, the glandular secretion function is reduced, and the epithelial defense ability is reduced. Bacteria take advantage of the situation to enter, multiply, and cause the tonsils to swell and become congested.

Diagnosis

It is important to distinguish it from general throat inflammation. The symptoms are similar, including heat, swelling and pain, but the affected areas are similar but not the same.

Examination may reveal redness and swelling of the tonsils, occasionally with congestion and bloodshot eyes, fever and pain, which are common in tonsillitis.

Treatment and care

1. Antibiotic treatment­

Antibiotics are effective in treating red and swollen tonsils caused by acute tonsillitis and can quickly control the symptoms of the acute phase, but symptoms are prone to recurrence. Repeated use of antibiotics can easily lead to drug resistance, damage liver and kidney function, reduce immunity, and destroy the body's normal flora. ­

2. Application of lozenges­

Lozenges have a good taste and are easily accepted by patients. However, if lozenges are taken frequently, (1) the bacteria may develop drug resistance; (2) they may damage normal oral bacteria, causing an imbalance in the normal oral flora and leading to other oral diseases.

Preventive Care

1. Ensure adequate sleep time, add or remove clothes in time as the weather changes, and remove humid air indoors. Sick children should develop good habits of not being picky about food and not overeating.

2. You should pay attention to regular physical exercise to improve your body's ability to resist disease. Avoid overwork and take a rest in time if you feel tired. Quit smoking and drinking.

3. Prevent all kinds of infectious diseases and epidemics. Liquid or semi-liquid food. If the fever is high, use alcohol bath to help reduce the temperature.